David C. Leverette, age 91 of Murfreesboro died Monday April 22, 2024. He was a native of Rutherford County and was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years Wanda Cook Leverette, she was the pride and joy of his life. His parents, Stanley C. Leverette and Pauline Heath Leverette, and stepmother Bessie Mullins Leverette; son in law Rick Taylor.
Mr. Leverette was a Christian and was a 1950 graduate of Murfreesboro Central High School and a 1954 graduate of Middle Tennessee State College. He was a 1955 graduate USMC Officers candidate school and served in the United States Marines Corp for three years.
Mr. Leverette was an avid bowler of sixty-five years and a charter member of the National Senior Games, 1997 Nationals Senior Olympic Bowling Champion and several district and state titles. Mr. Leverette was a retired architectural draftsman and real estate broker. He was a member of the Middle Tennessee Studebaker Drivers Club and MTSU Varsity Club.
He is survived by his sons, Ronald Leverette and his wife Eunice, Brian Leverette and his wife Connie, Michael Leverette and his wife Caroline, and daughter, Renee Leverette. Grandchildren Aimee Leverette and husband Josh Green, Jason Leverette, Alex Leverette and James Leverette and wife Alexis; step-grandchildren, Tina Williams, Rachael Ross, Lauren Young, Ricky Taylor, Jr. and wife Katherine and Michael Taylor; great-grandchildren, Ethan; brother, Paul Leverette and wife Yvonne.
A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Woodfin Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements www.woodfinchapel.com
