Charles "Grant" Leslie

OBITUARY Charles Grant Leslie, known to most as “Grant”, of Lonedell, MO departed this life at his home, surrounded by the love of his family, on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, having reached the age of eighty-four years, three months and eleven days. Grant was born in Jefferson City, MO on July 26, 1939, son of Charles Harold Leslie, known to all as “Pat”, and Irene Leslie nee Birkenmayer. On January 18, 1964 he was united in marriage to Susan Frances Pfaff and two children came to bless this union. Grant is survived by his wife, Susan Leslie of Lonedell, MO; by his children, Sharon Leslie-Lefarth and husband, Robert, of Catawissa, MO and Mike Leslie and wife, Dawn, of Cedar Hill, MO; by his grandchildren, Patrick Lefarth and wife, Ashley, Julia Schaefer and husband, Jesse, Allison Leslie and Emily Leslie; by his girls, Marleigh and Shadow; by nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, cousins and many friends. Grant was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Irene Leslie; by his sister, Margo Hoeman; and by his sister-in-law, Marilyn Olms. Grant was a Christian and member of St. John United Church of Christ in St. Clair, MO. During his working career he was employed as an X-Ray Technician at Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology in St. Louis, MO for over five years. Afterwards went into medical sales for Elscint Tomography in Haifa, Israel for fifteen years and then to Mobil X-ray. He never really retired from his work. He cared about his company and clients and for him it was more than just business. Having his degree from the “school of hard knocks”, he never burned his bridges and followed through with whatever he was doing. Grant loved fixing things with his hands and was never wasteful. He also enjoyed his fishing trips to Minnesota every year, going boating on the Lake of the Ozarks and having barbeques with family and friends. What meant most to him was time spent with family and he was always there for them for whatever they needed. The love they shared and many precious memories they created will forever be cherished by them all. A kind and loving husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, uncle, great-uncle, cousin and treasured friend, he will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew and loved him. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM Saturday, November 11, 2023 at St. John United church of Christ in St. Clair, MO with Rev. Laura Mignerone officiating. A private committal will take place at a later date at Crestview Memorial Park in St. Clair, MO. Memorials may be made to American Lung Association. The family was served by Russell Colonial Funeral Home in St. Clair, MO.

Charles "Grant" Leslie

July 26, 1939 - November 7, 2023