Chris Leggett

Funeral services for Alan Christopher Leggett (Chris), 69, of Pelham, will be held Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 11:00am at Pinecrest Memory Gardens, husband of Ray Jean Leggett entered into eternal rest on August 9, 2026 at his home. Chris was born April 11, 1957 in Columbus, GA, he was the son of the late Carlton and Beverley Newsome and Copper Leggett. He was preceded in death by his brother, Scott Leggett. Chris also known as Red Boy, was deeply loved as a devoted husband, father and grandpa. He was a graduate of the University of Alabama of which he was a life long avid fan. Upon completion of his bachelor degree in Geology, he spent over 40 years working in the environmental clean-up industry as a project manager. Chris was known by all of his friends, family and colleagues as a hard-working, funny, generous, courageous, intelligent, and at times life of the party. Chris loved being outdoors whether it was mowing the grass or pretending to be a mechanic but most of all he loved spending his free time on the back waters of Lake Harding, AL, listening to Bob Sieger or Elton John at a volume so loud you could hear him from Opelika. Chris is survived by his wife of 23 years Ray Jean Leggett; his children, Chris Leggett II (Ashley) of Charleston, SC; Parker Leggett (Emily) of Abilene, TX; Andrea Feagin (Reggie) of Pelham; Nathan Newman of Pelham and Andy Newman (Kristy) of Williamston, SC; his grandchildren, Callen Leggett, Collins Leggett, Jayden Feagin, Tanner Newman, Ashlyn Newman, Jaxson Newman, Carter Newman, Griffin Newman and a brother, Stephen Leggett (Mary) of Opelika, AL.