Charles Edward Leathers, age 87, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Monday evening, October 13, 2025, at Axiom Gardens in Flora.

      He was born February 11, 1938, in Xenia, the son of Lowell and Esther (Colclasure) Leathers.

      Charlie worked with the former Carpenters Union Local 1404 and later in the maintenance department at Flora Gardens Care Center.  He enjoyed bass fishing in his younger years and was an avid Chicago Bears and St. Louis Cardinals fan.  Music was his passion, and he could play almost any instrument he picked up, though his favorites were the guitar and drums.

      Charlie is survived by his sons: Blake Leathers of Farina and Clayton (Terri) Leathers of Salem; daughter: Jessi Vaughan of Fairfield; 3 granddaughters: Shayna Leathers of Farina, Amanda (Kyle) Chappell of Lenexa, Kansas, and Patricia (Raymond) White of Claremont, Florida; 5 great-grandchildren: Aiden Leathers of Farina, Emmy Chappell of Lenexa, Kansas, and Autumn, Adelyn, and Arabella White of Claremont, Florida.

      He is preceded in passing by his parents; brothers: Ted and Stan Leathers; and a nephew: Steve Leathers.

      Private family services will be held.  Interment will take place in Oak Mound Cemetery in Xenia.  Arrangements are by Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora.  Memorial donations are suggested to the family to assist with final expenses, and these will be accepted through the funeral home.  To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com