Leonard Perry Chatman Sr.

Perry was born in Columbia, TN on January 13, 1946 to Melvin and Mary Potts Chatman. He was self employed as a painter who enjoyed the simple things in life such as going fishing, frog gigging, and spending time with his grandchildren. Perry is preceded in death by his parents Melvin and Mary Chatman; wife of 16 years Louise Chatman; brothers Runt, Monk, and Bud Chatman; sisters Sue Berry and Ruby Davidson.

Visitation will be held from 4-8pm on Tuesday June 24, 2025 at Carr and Erwin Funeral Home. Funeral Services are scheduled for 1pm on Wednesday June 25, 2025 at Carr and Erwin Funeral Home with interment to follow in Friendship Cemetery.

Perry is survived by his sons Leonard “Peppy” Chatman (Candy) of Prospect, Melvin Chatman of Pulaski; brothers Henry Chatman of Culleoka, Joe Chatman of Pulaski, and James Chatman of Columbia; sister Nancy Foster (Clyde) of Columbia; grandchildren David, Leonard “PT”, Cheyenne, Mary, Holly, Brianna, Harley; great grandchildren Lorelai, Morrow, David “DJ”, Jacoby, Presley, Copper, and Ruby; as well as other relatives and friends.