Joseph Donald "Donnie" Leathers, age 80, of Lebanon passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025 at his residence. He was born on August 13, 1944 to the late Joseph Anderson and Nancy Catherine Whitehouse Leathers. Donnie was a devoted Marion County Knights fan; he devoted 51 years attending basketball and football games. So much so that he was inducted into the Marion County Hall of fame as a Super Fan. He loved all things Kentucky Wildcats and was a faithful member of Lebanon Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Anderson and Nancy Catherine Whitehouse Leathers; and brother-in-law, Terry Rogers.

Survivors include his loving wife of 49 years, Benita Leathers of Lebanon; sisters-in-law, Lucy Rogers and Barbara Smith both of Lebanon; nieces and nephews, Steven (Patti) Rogers of TX, Richie (Nanette) Rogers of AR, Misty Bell of KY, Scott Rogers of KY, Shawna (Todd) Helm of KY, Laurie (Gary) Curtis of KY, and Shawn (Melissa) Gibson of KY; also surviving are a host of great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at Lebanon Methodist Church, 236 N. Spalding Avenue, Lebanon, KY 40033, with Rev. Troy Elmore and Rev. Jerry Lanham officiating. Interment will follow in Ryder Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 P.M. on Friday, August 15, 2025 at Lebanon Methodist Church with a Masonic service at 7:00 P.M. Visitation will also be from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service on Saturday at Lebanon Methodist Church at 1:00 P.M.

Pallbearers are Shawn Gibson, Taylor Curtis, Tyler Curtis, Gary Curtis, Steven Rogers, Richie Rogers, Scott Rogers, and Todd Helm.

Honorary pallbearers are Doug Reeder, Spencer Clark III, Kenny Clark, Donnie Young, and Montrelle Irvin.

Bosley Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Lebanon Methodist Church, 236 N Spalding Avenue, Lebanon, KY 40033