Funeral services for Michael Dale Leatherwood, 54, of Calhoun, LA, will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, February 9, 2017, at North Monroe Baptist Church, with Rev. Warren Eckhardt and Rev. Bill Dye officiating. He will be laid to rest at Mt. Mariah Methodist Church Cemetery, in Arcadia, LA, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Mike was born in Tuscon, AZ, on February 16, 1962, and passed away on February 6, 2017. He was a member at North Monroe Baptist Church. He was an Army Veteran. He loved LSU football, playing golf with his buddy, John, and loved his nieces and nephews.
Mike was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Leatherwood, of Oklahoma.
Survivors include his wife of 17 years, Dawn Powell Leatherwood; mother and stepfather, George and Doris Sheldon of Texarkana, TX; brothers and sisters in law, Ardis and Bobbie Sue Powell of Athens, LA, Henry and Carla Powell of Pineville, LA, Larry and Terrie Powell of Baton Rouge, LA, Ricky and Jerri Powell of Jackson, MS and Tony and Celeste Powell of Athens, LA; furr babies, Doc and Wyatt, Miles and Mingo, Riley Maxine and Gibbs; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Brian, Marc and Greg Powell, John Wooldridge, Kenneth Clark, and Parker Lee. Alternate pallbearer is Jimmie Willoughby.
Visitation will be 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at North Monroe Baptist Church.
Memorials may be made to Ouachita Parish Animal Shelter or NINNAS Road to Rescue in Haughton, LA.
Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com
Mulhearn Funeral Home
Sterlington Road
Monroe, LA