Donovan Titus Leavitt

Donovan Titus Leavitt, 29, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, native of Bardstown, passed away Monday October 16, 2023 at Tidelands Waccamaw Hospital in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina.  He fought a courageous battle against Cholangiocarcinoma, a rare form of cancer.

Donovan was born July 29, 1994, to Norman and Kim Leavitt (Janes) formally of Bardstown.  He is proceeded in death by his Maternal grandparents, Marilyn and Donnie Janes of Bardstown; and his Paternal grandparents, Claude and Barbara Leavitt of Idaho.

He was a member of Parkway Baptist Church, graduated from Nelson County Baptist in 2013, attended St. Gregory School and Nelson County School system, where he was very involved with sports.  He also played basketball and baseball through the Nelson County Rec League, which he loved so much.

He loved playing sports, but gained a huge interest in Coaching, especially his younger brother Noah.  He had a passion for working with children.  He always loved being around kids, especially on the court or on the field.  He volunteered on Wednesday nights, helping teach mission classes at Parkway Baptist.  He was an avid Kentucky sports fan, enjoyed watching any level of baseball games, and protective of taking care of his Nana and Pawpaw.  But Donovan's greatest role was being a big brother.  His love and devotion to Noah was immeasurable, Donovan and Noah were inseparable.

He is survived by his parents, Norman Leavitt of Boise, Idaho, and Kim Leavitt of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; and brother, Noah Cavanaugh Leavitt of Boise, Idaho.

Upon Donovan's request, there will be a memorial Celebration of Life service at 1 pm Saturday April 27, 2024 at Barlow Funeral Home, with inurnment in Bardstown Cemetery.  Visitation will be 10 am - 1 pm Saturday April 27, 2024 at Barlow Funeral Home.

Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.     

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