
Homer \"Hank\" H. Leverette
September 19, 1953 – July 24, 2020
A Mass of Christian Burial will be said on Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 936 Lake St. Kalamazoo. Friends may call on the family for one hour prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan, c/o the funeral home.
Obituary
Age 66, passed away on Friday morning, July 24, 2020 Hank was born in New Orleans, LA, on September 19, 1953, the son of Homer H. and Barbara (Brown) Leverette Sr. On June 28, 1974, he married Luann Pickett who survives him. Hank was a graduate of Western Michigan University. Following a short career in the medical field, he pursued teaching and was for many years a teacher at St. Therese School in Wayland. He later became the Principal and was loved by his students. Hank was a volunteer with Kalamazoo in Bloom and loved working in his yard. He was a jack of all trades and could fix anything. When his sons were growing up he was a volunteer coach with Westwood Little League. Besides his wife, Hank is survived by his children, Philip (Randall “JR” Clark) Leverette of Chicago, Benjamin (Amber) Leverette of Kalamazoo, Eric (Lovely Joy Broa) Leverette of Kalamazoo; grandchildren, Lillian and Max; many brothers and sisters in law; many nieces, nephews and cousins; countless friends.
I am heart broken to hear this Luann. Hank, You and the family are in my prayers.
My sympathies to Luann and family for the passing of Hank. He was a terrific person who educated a lot of children. May the God Lord bless and keep hom!
Hank, You were an amazing man and father. Your care and love for others was immeasurable. If anybody ever needed help, Hank was there. If someone needed a smile Hank was there. I will miss you my friend, and I hope someday, I will here your unforgettable greeting one more time, “Helloooooo Danny “. God speed my friend… God speed.. Sincerely, Danny Clarke
Ben and Family, We are so deeply saddened by the news we got today on Hank’s passing. Our staff and students of Kalamazoo Adult Education will miss him greatly and are thinking of you all. Kim and the KAE Family