Donald Jacob “Donnie” Leitzsey, 71, of Pomaria, died September 23, 2026 at his residence.

Born on November 25, 1954 in Newberry, he was a son of the late Jacob Ray and Pearl Wicker Leitzsey.

Donnie was a 1973 graduate of Mid-Carolina High School and was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church. Donnie was a heavy equipment operator having worked for Champion International, J.C. Doolittle Logging, Vulcan Quarry, and retired from Newberry County Public Works. Donnie was a farmer and owned C & D Farm. He was a collector of Oliver Tractors, and had a passion of restoring them. He enjoyed driving the tractors in parades. He went as far as Iowa to buy an Oliver Tractor with a cab so his 2 year old grandson would be safe riding with him. He was the best father in the world. He never failed to help pass on his knowledge to anyone that needed help. He took great pride by taking time to clean his motor grader and kept it mechanically sound.

He is survived by his wife Cynthia Ringer “Cindy” Leitzsey; a daughter,Heather (Mike) Harley of Pomaria; a son, Trevor Jacob (Lauryn) Leitzey of Columbia; a brother, Carol (Kathy) Leitzsey of Pomaria; a grandson, Jake Harley of Pomaria; a sister-in-law, Renee Leitzsey of Pomaria; and nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his twin brother, Ronnie Leitzsey.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM Monday, September 28, 2026 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church by the Rev. Bobby Morris. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends following the service.

Memorials may be made to St. Matthew Lutheran Church, PO Box 170, Pomaria, SC 29126.

Active pall bearers will be Nick Morris, Chad Leitzsey, Jackson Graham, Jacob Graham, Kenny Graham, Jay Harley, Justin Leitzsey, and Jimmy Leitzsey.

Honorary pall bearers will be J.C. Doolittle, Charles Ringer, Gerald Bedenbaugh, Julis Wicker, Les Bickley, and Grallin Bullard.