He is survived by:
His wife:
Lisa Leatherwood of the home
His mother:
Helen Leatherwood of Howe, Oklahoma
One daughter:
Katie Morrison and husband Justin of Howe, Oklahoma
One son:
Dawson Leatherwood and fiancé Maria Morrison of Howe, Oklahoma
One sister:
Elaine Self and husband Randy of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
One brother:
Dwayne Leatherwood and wife Sherry of Howe, Oklahoma
Four grandchildren:
Eastern Leatherwood, Jazmine Morrison, Adley Leatherwood, and Ryleigh Leatherwood
Several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, other loved ones, and host of friends
He was preceded in death by his father, Valgene “Butch” Leatherwood.
Jesse was a long-time resident of the area, a graduate of Howe High School, and a member of Trinity Baptist Church, and worked at Bachco on Lead Production line. During his high school and college years, he participated in rodeos and was a member of the NFR. He was also an avid outdoorsman. Jesse loved spending time with his family and friends. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. Jesse will be deeply missed by all whom knew and loved him.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 14, 2025 at the Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Heavener, Oklahoma with Dr. Jeff Beshear officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.
Viewing will be 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Thursday and 9:00 a.m. until service time, Friday. The family will visit with friends on Thursday from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
To sign Jesse’s online guestbook please visit www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com.
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