Melbourne

Donald F. Leinthall, Jr, 62, passed away with his loving family at his side on Saturday, January 18, 2014 following a seven year courageous battle with cancer.

He was born in Lakewood, OH and is the beloved child of Don Sr. and the late Thelman Davies-Leinthall. Don worked at the steel mill in Lorraine, OH for several years and later became a long distance truck driver. His hobbies included wood working, fishing and automobiles. Don also enjoyed talking to anyone who would listen to stories of his travels. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Don leaves memories to be cherished by his wife, Deborah Minton; daughters, Cheryl Dass and Lorie Leinthall; stepson, Jerome Wallace; father, Donald F. Leinthall Sr.; brother, William (Rebecca) Leinthall; sister Linda Slatum; niece, Tori and two granddaughters, Caraline and Saraphine.

A Celebration of Don's Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 23rd at the Peace Lutheran Church in Palm Bay.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Don's memory to: American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.