Tommy Ervin Leatherwood

Tommy Ervin Leatherwood, 84, of Athens, TN, followed his wife of 65 years to their heavenly home on Thursday, April 15. Tommy was born on November 6, 1936, and married Lura Lee Smith on October 9, 1955. They were the parents of two children, Larry and Teresa. The family is grateful for the family and friends, too numerous to mention individually, who have loved and cared for both Tommy and Lura in this difficult time.

Tommy was employed by Western Electric/AT&T and TVA, retiring after a total of 57 years of service with both employers. He was also an avid farmer and gardener who enjoyed traveling, reading, motorcycling, camping, history, and teaching Sunday school. He was a member of North Etowah Baptist Church.

Tommy is survived by daughter Teresa (Randy) Kirkland of Athens; granddaughter Leah (David) Witenbarger of Vass, North Carolina; grandson Levi (Cindy) Leatherwood of Athens; three great-granddaughters, Angel Leatherwood, Iris and Selah Witenbarger; sister, Peggy (Jimmy) Kelley and sisters-in-law, Joella Curtis, Nadine Wilson and Vickie Standridge; and several nieces and nephews.

Tommy was preceded in death by his wife, Lura; son and daughter-in-law Larry and Cheryl Leatherwood; parents Claude and Lucille Leatherwood; father-in-law and mother-in-law Cruiser and Myrtle Smith; brother-in-law Houston Smith and sister-in-law Sharon Duggan.

A graveside service will be held at McMinn Memory Gardens Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. to honor his memory. Reverend Herman Jordan will officiate.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Jude’s Hospital and or Gideons International.

Services arranged by Serenity of Etowah Funeral Home and Cremation Services.