Northport, Alabama
NORTHPORT - Dr. Charles G. Leathers, age 77 of Northport, passed away on October 15, 2017 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He was born on July 4, 1940 in Tuskahoma, Oklahoma to Clarence and Anna Ballard Leathers.Dr. Leathers retired after 42 years with the University of Alabama as a Professor in Economics...
Read MoreGreatest professor that I had at Alabama. Very kind. I wish I had taken him up on his offer of a TA. Biggest regret I had in college. Thank you for the Econ minor DR. Leathers
James Robinson
December 26, 2020 | Student
Econ History of Thought and a host of other classes made him a great theory Econ teacher. He is still missed.
Dan Holman
January 26, 2019 | Orlando, FL | Student
Dr Leathers was the best. I would be in a different place without his impact. Thank you Dr Leathers!
Daniel Holman
March 25, 2018 | Orlando, FL | Student
Dr. Leathers was an inspiration to me. He challenged me and helped me to see the world of Economics with bigger lenses. I was one the of only two girls in the class and the only Black student. When the guys in class would try to bully me he always stood up and put an end to it.
He and I often shared of the what we predicted was the great and looming recession which materialized in 2008. He was so instrumental in my academic and career success. He was an amazing person and I cared...
December 26, 2017 | CA | Student
Marilyn and family, Please accept our heartfelt condolences for your loss of Charles. You were our original neighbors in Northport, AL in 1971 and Barbara and I remember you fondly for welcoming us with open arms. Our prayers are with you all.
Zachary Wochok
November 02, 2017 | Davis, CA
Dr. Leathers was far and away the best economics professor at Alabama and in my opinion the best professor in the building, or on the campus, for that matter. Dr. Leathers inspired, challenged, and shaped so many lives, mine included. His class Modern American Capitalism - my absolute favorite - required us to read 11 books, including Thorstein Veblen's Theory of the Leisure Class and Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand. When I asked him why we had to read the latter, he replied "it will test your...
Lauren Jorgensen
November 01, 2017 | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Student
Irene and I were shocked and saddened when we heard the news today. A great friend,colleague and coauthor. We shared hotel rooms at economics conventions in the old days when UA did not have money for single rooms! Although we have not been around Tuscaloosa in the past 18 years, we still thought of Charlie and Marylyn often. Our deepest sympathy to Marylyn and the family.
Bill and Irene Gunther
Bill Gunther
October 20, 2017 | Josephine, AL
I had him for a class. I didn't like the subject but I liked the professor. RIP
Former Student
October 19, 2017 | At UA, AL
May he rest in peace. He will be missed.
Benton Gup
October 19, 2017 | Northport, AL
