Charles McKinley LeShaw

Charles McKinley LeShaw, 70, of Odessa, Texas, formerly of Honey Grove, entered into eternal rest on Monday, November 6, 2017 in Odessa.

Charles McKinley LeShaw was born in Honey Grove, Texas, on January 25, 1947, to Ruby LeShaw and Charlie Thomas. He was the youngest son of ten brothers and sisters. He graduated from Honey Grove High School in 1965. He went on to East Texas State University where he graduated with a degree in history and met his wife Mary Rosborough.

Charles and Mary were united in Holy Matrimony on March 27, 1971, and to this union three children were born: Stacey LeShaw, Christopher LeShaw, and Kimberly LeShaw-Price.

After graduating from college, Charles was dedicated to teaching children with special needs. He went on to pursue his passion for sales where he truly shined. In addition to raising his children and being a grandfather, Charles enjoyed reading the Bible, attending church, watching any cowboy movie he could find on TV and spending time with his children and grandchildren who affectionately called him Papa.

He is survived by his sons: Stacey (Sherita) and Christopher (Valontina) of Odessa, TX and daughter, Kimberly (Craig) Price of Houston, TX; four sisters: Mary Margret LeShaw of Honey Grove, Nina R. LeShaw of Honey Grove, Juanita Dennis of Honey Grove, Gladys White of the McKinney, TX and a host of friends and family.

He was preceded in death by his wife Mary LeShaw; his parents; his three brothers: Roy LeShaw, Lloyd LeShaw, and Johnny LeShaw; and his two sisters, Deloise LeShaw and Ruthie Mae Griffin.