James Keith Leathers

James Keith Leathers, age 76, passed away on Sunday January 10, 2021 at the Mason District Hospital in Havana, Illinois.

James was born on April 30, 1944 in Neleigh, NE, the son of Harold and Colette (Hoffmann) Leathers.

He married Sharon Thomas Smith on June 23, 2002.

Mourning his passing is his wife, Sharon; children, Paul (Lora) Leathers, Mark (Cathy) Leathers, Scott (Shelly) Leathers, Brian (Mattie) Leathers, and Alan Leathers; step-children, Christina (Sean) Pilon, Tina Thomas, Jerauld (Kathy) Smith, and Kathy Tribble; 27 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; brothers, Francis Leathers, Jack (Gayle) Leathers; sister, Vicki (Jim) Anderson; half-brother, Dean (Kristi) Dederman; and several nieces and nephews.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents.

He loved to garden and being outdoors.  Jim loved children, babies, and knew no stranger.  He thoroughly enjoyed retirement.

Jim was a member of St. Patrick’s Church in Havana.

Jim served for the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War for the 555 ^th Red Horse Engineers.

Visitation for James will be held on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 from 1:00 PM until 2:00PM at St. Peter Catholic Church in Petersburg, Illinois. Private family services will be held afterwards.

Burial will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Petersburg, with military honors provided.

Mott & Henning Funeral Home is assisting the family. On-line condolences can be shared at www.mottandhenning.com.