Robert Clem Leatherman

Robert Clem Leatherman, age 98, of Taylor passed away from this life on March 6,2024 at his home. He was born on January 17,1926 in Bartlett RFD, Texas to George Elbert and Ola Mae (Boyd) Leatherman. He married the love of his life, Daphne Faye Leatherman on May 31, 1952. Clem was a dedicated family man. He loved remodeling homes, gardening and barbecuing.

He had a heart of gold and always helped everyone he met. Often opening his home to those in need including family, friends and strangers. He was a member of Walnut Creek Optimist Club in Austin, Texas, for many years he would help barbecue at C.A.M.P C.A.M.P. in Center Point, Texas where his grandson Robert attended for many summers. He truly loved helping anyone in any way that he could. After retiring from construction, he helped his longtime friend Eddie Jinkins at The Station a car lot Eddie owned in Taylor until he officially retired to enjoy his life with gardening and spending time with his family. He was a true patriot. He served his country in WWII from 1944 to 1946.

He is survived by daughter Pamela Sanford, son Duane Leatherman (Kathleen), daughter Rita Cocke (Bob). Grandchildren Robert Sanford, Travis Sanford (Samantha), Becca Cocke and Daniel Leatherman, sister Thrya Whitfield (Hardy) and numerous nieces and nephews and so many friends too many to count.

He is preceded in death by parents George Elbert and Ola Mae Leatherman, his beloved wife Daphne Faye Leatherman, brother George Elbert Jr, half-brother Luke Jasper (LJ) Leatherman, brother Gibbs Leatherman sisters Norma Lee Leschber, Agnes McAndrew, Emma Nell Harper, son-in-law Johnny Sanford.

Serving as pallbearers will be George Leatherman, Brian Whitfield, Richard Walton, Don Stanley, Gene Shaw, Erik Garcia

Honorary pallbearer is Eddie Jinkins

Visitation will be held 6:00 - 8:00 PM on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at Providence Funeral Home

Celebration of Life service will be at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at Providence Funeral Home with burial to follow at Taylor City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Alzheimer’s Association.