John Mitchell Leverett, 70, of Cordele, passed away Friday, October 9, 2026.
A funeral service was held Monday, October 12, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Rainey Family Funeral Services. The family received friends beginning at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel.
Known to his family, friends, and co-workers as “John Boy,” John will be remembered for his love of family, his faith, and his willingness to serve others. He was a devoted member of Penia Baptist Church, where he served as an assistant youth minister and was actively involved in the church brotherhood and backpack program. His heart for helping others extended into the community, where he volunteered as a coach with the Crisp and Putnam County recreation departments.
John spent over 40 years as a travel baseball and softball coach; he was also a community coach for the Crisp County Cougars. John enjoyed playing golf, hunting, and fishing, and he was a devoted fan of the Georgia Bulldogs. He dedicated 26 years of his career to Horton Homes in Eatonton, Georgia, before later working for Home Depot for 11 years.
Through his work, church, and community involvement, John made lasting connections with those around him. John was preceded in death by his parents, Rusty and Jean Leverett, and his brother, Glynn Leverett.
He is survived by his loving wife, Sherrie Leverett; his children, Morrie Whittington (Ashley), Lauren Jones (Trey), and Jarret Leverett (Savannah); his brother, Steve Leverett (Janet); his sister, Becky Smith (David); and his beloved grandchildren, Averie Whittington, Eli Whittington, Addison Leverett, Clarke Leverett, and Blaire Leverett. John Boy will be deeply missed by his family, friends, former co-workers, church family, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.
His legacy of faith, service, and love will live on in the many lives he touched.