FL.
He was a long time resident of Altamonte Springs, where he lived with his second wife, Mary
(LeCompte). Born and raised in Jamestown, NY, he was the eldest of four children. He served
in the US. Army as a member of the 82nd Airborne Rangers Division from 1949-1951. He joined
the Shriner’s Club while still in New York and continued to serve with them in Florida. He
worked as a bond broker, selling mutual and corporate bonds. Upon retirement, he and his
wife enjoyed traveling throughout the country in their motor home. After her death, he
continued to enjoy traveling with long time friend, Joan Gill.
He is survived by his son, Larry (Deana) Leathers; grandson, Laurence (Stephanie) Leathers; step-
children, Gary Watson, Carroll Ragland, Susie (Thomas) Paul, Cathy (David) Moyal, and Michael
(Donna) Farnham; sisters, Jody (Martin) Bentley,Janice (Durand) Peterson; brother, Donald
(Marion) Leathers; and first wife, Annetta Kaufman.
Visitation Monday, January 6, 2019,10 am-11 am at Baldwin Fairchild Funeral Home, 994 E.
Altamonte Dr., Altamonte Springs, FL. Service to follow at 11 am. The family will hold a private graveside
service. For those wishing to donate to a charity in his name, the family requests sending
donations to Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 1645 W. 8th St., Erie, PA, 16505.
