BY IRIS B. HOLTON
Sentinel City Editor

A popular personal fitness trainer died suddenly on Thursday while in Atlanta, Georgia. He was 55-years old.

According to a spokesperson for the family, Minister George LeGrande, a physical fitness trainer and owner of “Bodies Under Construction,” died suddenly. He was in Atlanta on ministry business at the time of his death.

An Ordained Minister, LeGrande was the Director of Fruit of Glory Ministries and the founder of G-FORCE. G-FORCE is an organization created to preach to youth in the community. LeGrande would utilize his feats of strength breaking bricks to get the attention of the youth. Once he had their attention, he would preach the gospel, the spokesperson said.

He was married to Dr. Sydel Barnes LeGrande and was the father of six children.

A wake will be held for Minister LeGrande at Willie Watkins Funeral Home in Atlanta, on Monday, April 16th. A memorial service will be held for him at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 21st, at the Center For Manifestation, 3102 E. Lake Avenue.