Charles E. Leager II

Charles E. Leager II, Greenwood, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at the Bayhealth-Sussex Campus, he was 84. Mr. Leager was born in Ridgely, MD to the late, Robert W. and Jessie A. Leager.

Mr. Leager was a farmer his entire life. Farming was in his blood and he was most content working on his farm and putting in an honest day's work. He was also passionate about harness horse racing. He loved to train his horses, and two of his favorites were Gemini Jack and Ripping Black.

When he wasn't busy farming, breeding cows, or training horses, Mr. Leager spent his time in his garden. He always had a plentiful bounty of produce that he enjoyed sharing with family, friends, and neighbors. He also loved his dogs, and enjoyed training his border collies to help around the farm with his cattle. Above all, Mr. Leager loved his family dearly, and always made sure to provide for them and passed down solid work ethics. He will be sadly missed.

Mr. Leager was a member of the Farm Bureau and the United States Trotting Assoc.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a daughter, Donna Sue Shahan; and siblings, Robert "Bob" Wilson Jr., Beverly Carter.

He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Margaret Leager, children, Brenda Gayle (Fletcher Jr.) Solloway, William C. (Patricia M.) Leager Sr.; brothers, Donald Leager, Eddie Leager; sister, Kay Barnes; 5 grandchildren, Fletcher Solloway III, Matthew Thomas Solloway, Samantha Sue Zepp, William C. Leager Jr., Kayla Sue Bryant; 6 great grandchildren, and extended family and friends.

Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Thomas E. Melvin & Son Funeral Home, please visit us at www.melvinfuneralhome.com to express or send condolences.