Joe Leatherwood
Joe Leatherwood, age 83, of Countryside, US Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Barbara and the late Marcia Jean. Loving father of Keith (Laurie), David (Nicole), Thomas (Kathy), and Robin (Ed) Petrak. Devoted step-father of Vicki (Mark), Lanny (Penny), Damon, Jeff (Michelle), and Shari Griffith. Dear grandfather of 15. Fond great-grandfather of 6. Loving uncle and friend of many. Joe was a retired LaGrange Police Lieutenant. He was an avid fisherman and loved to tell stories to his grandchildren, especially Eddie. Joe was a caring man who was highly respected and regarded. He touched everyone’s life who had the chance to meet him. Memorial Visitation 3:00pm until time of Memorial Service 6:30pm Friday, July 12th at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Interment private.
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So sorry for your loss Dave.
God bless.
Barb, Keith, Dave, Tom, Robin and families – My condolences to all. Very sorry to hear the sad news. Joe was a hell of a guy from the old school of life with great common sense second to none. He was a good ole boy whose laid back, calming demeanor was as big as his physical presence and size. Many great memories of Joe on the PD from his impressions of people, his ventriloquism, smoking those Backwoods cigars, boxing in the basement of the PD to his black Ford pick up truck with the camper back that had the craziest steering. Joe wasn’t interested in impressing people rather just bring himself with his great people skills especially with his subordinates and the public, skills for others to emulate. Rest In Peace my friend, you will be missed. See you on the other side for a rematch!
As a good friend of Jeff & Michelle’s, I had the pleasure of meeting Joe several times over the years.
My condolences to the family.
To the Leatherwood Family:
On behalf of the men and women of the La Grange Police Department, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Our sincere condolences on the loss of Joe. Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow.
“GENTLE GIANT’, that describes joe to a tee. A man of integrity, common sense, and great intelligence! He was a friend to all and yet had fantastic leadership abilities. We were best of buddies for over fifty years. Many trips and great times together. He was one of a kind and will be missed by all! R.I.P. joe, you deserve it. Bob Gagne
Did you by any chance know Irv Ladwig? He was my father