He moved to Colorado in June 1957 and worked in the firewood industry for over 30 years. Most recently he worked as a landlord and owned RV storage yard. Charles enjoyed the outdoors.
Charles is survived by his children, son Charles III,(Laurie) daughters, Rosann (David) Bowen, Deborah Koss, Carol (John) Baker, Janet Leggett (John Rebuck), companion of 18 years, Emma Smith, brothers, Elden and Frank Leggett, sister Annabelle White, grandchildren, Charles IV, Todd, Rosemarie, Joshua, Jeremiah, Christine, Sheila, Sheri, Brenda, Barbara, James, Tina, Steven, John, Tony, Katherine, Karen, Dale, Karla, Hannah, Peyton, Dale, and Kent, great grandchildren, Charles V, Todd Jr., Micah, Jaydon, Chloe, Alexandera, Samantha, Tyler, Christopher, Hunter, Bret, Ashley, Alexis, Emily, McKenzie, Dylan, Dustin, Devin, Danica, Ryan, Collin, Quin, Lilly and Randall
He is preceded in passing by 2 daughters, Judy Venden and Linda Leggett, grandson, Jeff Venden and Wayne Tydrich, sister Frances Leggett, brothers, Melvin and Bernie Leggett.