Kenneth Gale Leger

Kenneth Gale Leger, 76, of Beaumont, died Friday, September 1, 2017. He was born on July 29, 1941, to Tressie Wright Leger and Louis Leger, in Beaumont. Kenneth grew up in China and attended China High School where he had many loving friends and family members. He was the oldest of nine children. Kenneth loved and took care of his younger siblings his whole life. He became a Diesel Mechanic when he was in his early twenties and retired from Smart’s Truck and Trailer, where he was affectionally known as Pops. Kenneth retired at 65 as the Engine Shop Foreman. Everyone who knew and loved Kenneth knew that his bark was much worse than his bite. He was a very hard worker and avid fisherman.

Survivors include his wife, Nancy Leger; son, Glenn Leger and daughter, Melinda Leger, both of Phoenix, Arizona; stepdaughters, Kathy Burton and Marie Humphrey and her husband, Keith, both of Houston; brothers, Byron Leger and his wife, DeeDee, of Lumberton; Phillip Leger and his wife, Margaret, of China; Anthony Leger and his wife, Paula, of Port Arthur; and Troy Leger of China; sisters, Pamela Denton and her husband, Kenneth, of Nome and Peaches Jordan and her husband, Marvin, of China; thirteen grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Randall Leger; and sisters, Joyce Garrett and Rita Chase.

A gathering of Mr. Leger’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., with a Rosary recited at 6:00 p.m., Saturday, September 9, 2017, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A family committal was held at Broussard’s Crematorium.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to any organization providing relief to local victims of Hurricane Harvey.