Joseph "Joe" D. Leavell

Joseph “Joe” D. Leavell, 82, of Noblesville, passed away December 4, 2024. He was born April 5, 1942 in Rochester, IN, son of Robert D. and Marie (Boldry) Leavell.

Joe was a 1960 graduate of Fulton High School. He worked in sales at EcoLab. Joe started Carmel Lab Inc, which he operated for 33 years.

A favorite hobby which Joe enjoyed was attending car shows as well as building and working on cars. Through the years, Joe and Alice appreciated opportunities to travel with family and friends.

Joe’s greatest joy however, was spending time with family.

In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his sister, Joan Steele; and son in law, Todd Burns.

Survivors include his devoted wife of 61 years, Alice (Newell) Leavell; children, Darla Leavell of Indianapolis, Dennis (Pam) Leavell of Westfield, Tina Burns of Bunker Hill, and Todd (Robynn) Leavell of Fairland; grandchildren, Emily (AJ) Reid, Samantha Mitchell, Megan Leavell, Max Leavell, Tyler (Jalynn) Burns, Trent (Mckenzie) Burns, Sullivan and Harlow Leavell; great-grandchildren, Lily and Axton Reid, Maverick Burns, and Emersyn Grace Burns; siblings, Jerry (Betty) Leavell of Rochester, Jack (Nancy) Leavell of Cary, NC, sister, Judy (Ken) Uiselt of Mercer, PA, and Jeff Leavell of O’Fallon, MO; and many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will gather Friday, December 13, 2024 at 11 am in Colonial Hills Baptist Church, of which Joe was a member, 8140 Union Chapel Road, Indianapolis, and where the Funeral Service will begin at 12 pm.

In memory of Joe, contributions may be given to the Colonial Hills Baptist Church Christmas Fund-2024. Envelopes will be available at the church.

Bussell Family Funerals is privileged to assist the family in arrangements.

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