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Charles Leggs

June 30, 1937 — April 15, 2023

Charles E. 'Charlie' Leggs, 85, of Clearfield died on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Clearfield.

He was born on June 30, 1937 in Clearfield, a son of the late Ralph Sr. and Frances (Lyda) Leggs.

Charlie graduated from Clearfield High School and then served with the US Army for 6 years. After the military, he played in the NFL as a defensive lineman for the Baltimore Colts. He played in Super Bowl III. After his NFL career, he worked at the Shawville Power Plant for over 30 years, from where he would later retire.

He is survived by two children, Lawrence J. Kelly II and Charlene Leggs; a host of grandchildren, nieces and nephews; and numerous great grandchildren; and a brother, Ralph 'Bo' Leggs

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Leggs Sr. and Frances E. (Lida) Leggs; his wife, Margaret Leggs. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Tina Louise Leggs; two brothers, Jonathan Leggs and William Leggs; and three sisters, Shirley Davenport, Willa Mae Keith Scoggins, Anna E. Jones.

A graveside service at Hillcrest Cemetery on Friday April 21, 2023 at 2 PM.

Military honors will be accorded at the cemetery by the Clearfield Honor Guard.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to your local homeless shelter.

Beardsley Funeral Home and Crematory, Clearfield is in charge of arrangements.

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‘If anyone ask you where I’m going, I’m going up yonder to be with MY LORD.’
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