Roger Elliot Legg, Esquire, Chester County lawyer, Thoroughbred horse enthusiast and breeder passed away on February 16, 2026. Roger was born in Essex County, New Jersey to Agnes and Victor Legg on August 12, 1937. He was raised in Maplewood, NJ on the edge of the South Mountain Reservation, where his love of horses began. 

He was an enthusiastic boy scout in Troop 2 and earned his Eagle Scout rank. Graduating from Columbia High School in 1955, he then matriculated from DePauw University in 1959 and went on to study law at The University of Michigan where he received his Juris Doctoral Degree. After becoming a lawyer, he attended The Wharton School at The University of Pennsylvania and earned a Masters of Business Administration. After graduation he became a corporate lawyer for Sinclair and Arco Oil Companies in Philadelphia. 

He met the love of his life, the former Brenda Gayle Lepree, at a Chester County equine event in 1969. They married in 1970 and began Highland Eyrie Farm together, a Thoroughbred breeding facility where they both thrived with their love of horses in Highland Township, Chester County, Pa. Although initially a fox hunter, Roger became primarily interested in Thoroughbred horse racing and breeding. He and his wife bred and raised Thoroughbred horses at Highland Eyrie competing in many sanctioned races including various stakes races throughout the region. He was an officer as well as a long term board member of the Pennsylvania Horse Breeders Association. 

Roger entered the practice of law in Chester County to be closer to his beloved wife and horses. Over the years of his lengthy legal career he had offices in West Chester, and Parkesburg. He was a talented and accomplished civil litigator with an exceptionally keen mind for the law. He never hesitated when an opportunity presented itself to compete and zealously represent his clients in the courtroom arena. In addition, he developed an expertise in municipal law representing both individual and municipal clients. He faithfully served Highland Township and the Southeastern Chester County Refuse Authority (SECCRA) as their solicitor for many years assisting them in their growth and development.  He was also a mentor to his peers, partners and associates, always happy to pass on his knowledge while enjoying the teaching moment. His strong and gregarious personality will be greatly missed along with his storytelling sense of humor. 

Roger was preceded in death by his parents, his brother (Gilbert E. Legg) and sister (Marjorie L. Irvine Howell) and his wife Gayle of 51 years. He is survived by nephews Bruce Irvine (Judy), David Howell, Victor Legg, Robert Legg and niece Deborah Chapin. Roger will be fondly remembered by the community he so loved including many of his devoted friends. 

Final arrangements will be in the care of the Wilde Funeral Home in Parkesburg. He will be buried in the East Friendship Church Cemetery in Coatesville next to his beloved wife. A spring-time celebration of his life and a grave side gathering is planned for May 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM. Please check back at this site in case of any changes.