Leonard "Doc" Claude Satterfield

Leonard "Doc" Claude Satterfield, a valued member of his community who inspired his church with unwavering faith, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 24, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on December 12, 1938, in Fairmont, West Virginia, Leonard was the second son of James and Beulah Satterfield.

Leonard's journey was marked by dedication and service to the church and his faith. He was predeceased by his parents; siblings Garnet, Lucile, David, Jim, Esther, and Bob; his first wife Mary, and their beloved daughter Leona; his second wife Diana, with whom he shared nearly five decades of companionship; and his grandson Zachary Cook. Despite these losses, Leonard remained resilient, always finding solace in his faith.

He is survived by his siblings, Dottie, Juanita, Linda, and Lee; his daughters Michelle Smallwood, Holly Spinak, and Alberta Cook; his grandchildren Mathew Mahan, Megan Spurlock, Lara, Tomi, Vincent, Jacob Cook, and Nicholas Cook; and his great-grandchildren, Conner, Molly, AJ, DJ, Marcello, and Leilani.

Leonard graduated as valedictorian from Southern Bible College. He served his country in the National Guard of West Virginia, the United States Army, and later, the United States Navy, aboard the presidential flagship, USS Northampton.

Leonard worked in water purification, establishing his own business in Knoxville, Tennessee, providing life-enhancing services to kidney dialysis patients through First Continental Water and later, the Water Doc.

He was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. He loved gardening, cooking, baking, chess, tippling, cigars, and most of all, reading and studying the Bible.

An online memorial service to celebrate Leonard's life will be held on April 4, 2026, at 11:00 AM P.S.T., for those who wish to attend, at https://us05web.zoom.us/j/87922483240.