Charles M Leigh

Obituary of Charles M Leigh We announce the passing of Charles M Leigh, who left this world peacefully on October 18, 2026. Charles was born on December 1, 1928, in McKinney, Texas, to the late Joseph Leigh and Lilian Gertrude Martin. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, his dear sister Kathleen Moore, brothers George and Jack, ex-wife Constance J. Leigh, cherished life-partner Kay McReynolds, his son Michael Leigh, and son-in-law Ronald Moore, Sr. He is survived by his children, Julie Moore; Cynthia Fry and her husband Jim Fry; and Carolyn Kurns and her husband Mikil Kurns. His extended family through Kay: Kathy Beach and husband Derek, as well as Jimmy McReynolds and Del McReynolds Grandchildren: Brent Martin, Natalie Martin, Sarah Fry, Joseph Fry, Shannon Lepe, Jonathan Fry, Daniel Delaney, Sean Delaney; Step-grandchildren Jami Gitmed, and Ronnie Moore;along with his great-grandchildren Karrington, Torrey, Jordan, Cameron, Tobias, Tristan, Emily, Elizabeth, Crystal and Coral; Step great-grandchildren, Sophia, Cailynn, Yorgos, and Qyano. Education and Career: Graduated from McKinney High School and attended Cerritos Junior College. He worked most of his life in the aerospace industry as a tool and die engineer. He served in the U.S. Army July 1948 to April 1952, including combat in Korea September 1950 to September 1951 with the 74th Engineer Combat Battalion, receiving the Korean Service Medal with four battle stars. Enjoyed fishing, gardening and traveling with Kay in later life. Charles's life will be celebrated in a private ceremony at Riverside National Cemetary honoring his wishes for an intimate gathering among those he held dearest.