James A. Leather Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James A. Leather (Stillman Valley, Illinois), who passed away on April 21, 2026, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James A. Leather to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Myron A Leather and Elizabeth Jane "Betty" Leather (McCabe); his daughter Krissy Paris (Leather); his nephew Nicholas Anderson; and his brother-in-law Denis Anderson.
He is survived by: his daughter Andee Elizabeth Anderson Leather of Leaf River; his wife Eve Christine Anderson-Leather; his son Mark Alan Leather of Oregon; his grandchildren, Mathew (Maryann), Jordan, Missy, Sami, Geoffrey and Sabrina; his great grandchildren, Athena, Addison and Eleanor Ivy Rose; his brother Jack E Leather Chattanooga (Vicky); his nephews, Chattanooga, Sean (Darshana) and Kweli; his sister-in-law Beth Anderson Hall; his nephews, Zach Hall of Oregon, IL. and Stephen Anderson (Taryn) of Oak Park, IL.; and his son-in-law Tony Paris of Knoxville, IL..
After the closure of Barber Coleman Jim worked for other Rockford area companies with similar skill sets until retiring at age 82 as a consultant from IMA, Loves Park, IL. working from home during COVID.
