Elder Charles E. Leggs, Sr.

Obituary Charles E. Leggs, Sr. was born on May 31, 1946 in Marianna, Arkansas to Roosevelt and Girthella Leggs. He was the eldest of the children born to this union. His parents, one brother, John Leggs, three sisters, Sandra Williams, Benita Johnigan and Sophia Collins, a son, Quentin affectionately known as Q all preceded him in death. Charles moved to Kansas City as a child with his family and received his formal education in the Kansas City Missouri Public Schools. He accepted Christ at an early age and united with the Clearwater Mission Church under the leadership of Bishop W. B. Gaddy, he later united with the Gethsemane Church of God In Christ under the leadership of the late Elder A. L. Scott. While at Gethsemane he served faithfully as the Assistant Pastor. After the death of Pastor Scott he united with the Trinity Temple Church of God In Christ under the leadership of the late W. B. Henderson, while at Trinity he worked in the Men's Ministry and was also an Associate Minister. He truly loved the Lord and enjoyed sharing the good news. Charles was an entrepreneur in the collision repair field over fifty years, he was one of the best in his field and had a great reputation for doing quality work. He loved eagles, fishing and listening to music. On September 12,1992 he united in marriage to the love of his life, the former Leisa Leach, they were united in God's grace and love, sharing 30 blessed years together. Through their years of marriage his wife was cherished, loved and honored as queen, girlfriend and confidant. Together they shared a Godly life and a wonderful relationship in their union that could never be broken. Their love for God and each other was truly the key to their happiness. In this union they shared two loving sons and a beautiful loving daughter who lived in the home with them, Quentin Denzel Leggs who was his confidant, little buddy, protector and his ride or die, they had a special bond that could never be broken, even after Q's untimely death. His other son, Ricky Leach, his stepson whom he loved as though he was his own ,he provided for, supported and cherished in the bond they shared together, his daughter Charley L. Leggs shared a special place in his heart . However he had a special love and bond with all of his children whom he loved dearly. Elder Leggs and his wife Evangelist Leisa Leggs shared together in ministry throughout the Kansas City area for many years. He was a Daddy, Big Brother and Uncle to many of his family and many other close acquaintances. Many called him brother and uncle. He departed this earthly life for his heavenly home on Friday, May 20, 2022. He Leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife, Leisa L. Leggs; seven children, Cassandra Sims (Frank), Charles Leggs, Jr., Keela Leggs, Michael Leggs (Carla), Montae Ross, Charley Leggs and Ricky Leach; three brothers, Roosevelt Leggs, Jr., Arthur Leggs and Darryl Leggs; six sisters, Fern Greer, Evelyn Berry (Michael), Bernice Webb, Annie Hughes (Troy), Girthella Montgomery and Cheryl Leggs; aunt, Octavia Hall; thirty six grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, five God sons, Mario, Q, Terrion, Chris and Marquese who knew him as Pops, a host of nephews, nieces, cousins other relatives and friends A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, May 28, 2022, 11:00am at Trinity Temple COGIC. Service conducted by Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapel. Condolences may be shared on our website. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Elder Charles E. Leggs, Sr., please visit our floral store. Read More

Elder Charles E. Leggs, Sr.

May 31, 1946 - May 20, 2022