Damon Douglas Leaf, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at the age of 55. Damon was born on July 03, 1968, to Mary Lou Buster-Bailey and Bill Leaf. Damon was the father to Natasha Gleason, Dathan Howard, Trace Kizzia, Brittany Johnston, Autumn Gilmore, Lakota Leaf, Brett Leaf and Shay Leaf. Damon was the proud grandfather to his grandchildren, Teagan, Kali, Brinkley, Mikey, Kody, Saige, Selah, Clovis, Sadie, Leighton, Ivy, Zaylee, Zayden, and Braxton.

Damon had a passion for the outdoors, particularly spending time at the river. He enjoyed reading, going to church, spending time with his family and friends, and cherished moments with his sister Stacey and his brother Craig. Damon graduated from Vian High School in 1987. He went on to lead a fulfilling life surrounded by those he loved.

Damon was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Lou Buster-Bailey and Bill Leaf, he leaves behind a legacy of love and compassion. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Visitation will be held at Vian Assembly of God, on Monday, May 20, 2024 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM.

Funeral services will be held at Vian Assembly of God, with Kevin Harvell officiating, on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 2:00 PM.

Pallbearers are Ronnie Baldwin, Aiden Stillwell, Mikey Buster, Rodney Finney, Michael Craighead, Eric Drum, TD Sovo.

Honorary Pallbearers are Joe Pat Jones, Corey Smith, James Annesley, Mason Collins and Colton Gilmore.

Dinner to follow at the Evening Shade Community Building.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to American Liver Foundation (ALF) in memory of Damon Leaf.

I give you this one thought to keep:
I am with you still – I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you awaken in the morning’s hush,
I am the swift, uplifting rush of
quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.

Do not think of me as gone —
I am with you still — in each new dawn!