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Walter Hunter "Boots" LeGrand

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Walter H. LeGrand

Walter Hunter (Boots) LeGrand, 84, of Countryside Drive, Appomattox died Thursday morning, Sept. 23, 2010, in Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Jean Moore LeGrand for 59 years.

He was born in Appomattox County, a son of the late William Josiah and Lula Drinkard LeGrand. Boots was a charter member of Grace Hills Baptist Church, 50 years plus member of American Legion Post #104 and a retired employee of Babcock & Wilcox. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean War. During World War II, he served aboard the Destroyer USS Haraden.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters and their husbands, Marty and Henry C. (Shorty) Moore, of Appomattox, and Susan and Kenneth King, of Big Island; a sister, Elizabeth L. Yeakley, of Richmond; five grandchildren, Rhonda Hankins and Dale, Allison Leffell, Chelsea Campbell, Jessica King and Reid King; and three great-grandchildren, Christian Hankins, Brice Hankins and Hollis Leffell.

He was preceded in death by three sisters, Mary Ann LeGrand, Lucy Furney and Josephine Carter, and three brothers, Charles M. LeGrand, Alfred A. LeGrand and Thomas E. (Ned) LeGrand.

The family wishes to express their heartfelt appreciation to caregivers at the Summit and Lynchburg General Hospital 4th East Tower for their love and concern.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010, in Grace Hills Baptist Church by the Rev. Adam Tyler. Burial will follow in Liberty Cemetery with Military Rites accorded by American Legion Post #104 and V.F.W. #9855 combined honor guard.

Those wishing to make memorials please consider Grace Hills Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 807, Appomattox, VA 24522.

Robinson Funeral Home and Cremation Service is serving the family, and an online condolence may be sent at www.robinsonfuneral.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The News & Advance on Sep. 24, 2010.

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Warren&Shirley Drinkard

September 27, 2010

So very sorry for the loss of your dear husband, father, and grandfather. He was such a kind and loving man. Our sincerest prayers and sympathy is extended to your family.

Willow

September 27, 2010

I am so sorry for the loss of your dear loved one. It's comforting to know that God cares for all of us. The Bible gives us hope that one day we can see our loved ones again. On behalf of all mankind Jesus surrendered his soul. John 15:13 says “No one has love greater than this, that someone should surrender his soul on behalf of his friends.” Truly I am sorry to hear of the loss of your dear loved one and I hope these few words will bring you comfort and hope.

wayne an chubby mayberry

September 26, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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