He was born on January 18, 1929 to the late June Burton Leatherman and Margaret Correll Leatherman in Catawba County. Jimmie was a longtime member of Mountain Grove Baptist Church. In his earlier years, Jimmie was once the owner of J.L. Frames, where he built frames and continued his lifelong career in the furniture industry. He was an active member of his church and community, helping anyone in need. Jimmie loved his family deeply and will be dearly missed by many.
Along with his parents, his wife of 73 years, Margaret Huffman Leatherman; son, Gary W. Leatherman; eight brothers; and two sisters precede him in death.
His memory is cherished by his survivors, his grandsons, Ashton Leatherman of Charlotte, Josh Johnson and wife Jhenifer of Columbus, OH; three great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at 1:15 p.m. at Mountain Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Mountain Grove Baptist Church, 6156 Mountain Grove Rd., Hickory, NC 28602; or Carolina Caring, 3975 Robinson Rd., Newton, NC 28658.
