L.E. Madison Jr., age 60, of Manhattan, died March 30, 2023, in Kansas City.
L.E. was born on July 15, 1962, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of L.E. Madison Sr. and Queen Esther Madison. L.E. grew up in Manhattan and graduated with the Manhattan High School class of 1980.
During his high school years, L.E. was a great athlete and excelled at playing football for Manhattan High. After graduating, he then played football at Kansas State. He was a four-year letter winner at K-State. He then played in the NFL with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
L.E. enjoyed helping others as he could and enjoyed being in his yard and keeping it clean.
He was preceded in death by his father in 1997 and his mother in 2000.
L.E. is survived by his brothers Isaac and LaMont both of Manhattan. He will be missed by his friends and classmates of Manhattan High class of 1980.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00a.m. Friday April 7, 2023, at the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan.
The Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502, is assisting the family with service arrangements.