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Anthony "Big Anthony" Legier Sr.

Anthony "Big Anthony" Legier Sr. obituary, 617 BOND ST. HOUMA, LA. 70360

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Anthony Legier Obituary

Mr. Anthony Legier, Sr. (Big Anthony), a Longshoreman was born on September 11, 1942 and passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2015 in Baton Rouge, LA. Age 73. Son of the late Viola and Telespore Legier. Father of Tyrone P. Legier and the late Anthony Legier, Jr. Brother of the late Adolph Legier, Sr. and Eugenia A. Legier. Also survived by grandchildren, Anthony III, Anaees, Tyrone II, Torri, Terrilyn and Kristyn, great-grandchildren, Anera, Auvia and Anthony Legier IV and a host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also Pastor, Officers and Members of New Hope Baptist Church-Baton Rouge, LA are invited to attend the Visitation on Sunday, December 27, 2015 at Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home, 2120 Jackson Avenue from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm. Followed by Funeral Services on Monday, December 28, 2015 at New Hope Baptist Church, 5856 Greenwell Springs Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 at 10:00 am. Visitation from 8:00 am until 10:00 am. Pastor Leo D. Cyrus, Sr. Officiating. Interment Providence Memorial Park. You may sign the guest book on www.gertrudegeddeswillis.com GERTRUDE GEDDES WILLIS FUNERAL HOME INC., IN CHARGE (504) 522-2525.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Dec. 25 to Dec. 28, 2015.

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Torri Legier

June 7, 2024

Missing you Papa! We love you for ever

Derrick Recasner

October 11, 2016

Very sorry to hear about Anthony Legier Sr was very close with the family 504-723-0651

January 1, 2016

You have my deepest sympathy. May the God of loyal love comfort the family and friends during this time of sorrow Psalms 119: 76

January 1, 2016

We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

The Laura Daigle family

The Bradford and Cavalier Family

December 29, 2015

Our prayers are with you in love and peace! May God bless and comfort your family!

Vanessa Carson

December 28, 2015

Tank and Anaees auntie Vanessa is praying for your peace in this season, remember God is the great IAm That I Am,, he knows best. RIP, Grrandpaw Anthony

best.RIP Grandpaw Anthony from the Zardies family.

Joseph Francois Jr.

December 28, 2015

As I read this obituary I notice family names. I had never met U but U were part of my bloodline. REST EASY BIG ANT!

December 28, 2015

I am sorry for your loss. God knows the pain we feel when someone we love die. (Psalm 103:14)

Barbara Legier

December 27, 2015

You can now rest in peace. No more pain and suffering. May God be with you.

Bertrand Williams

December 27, 2015

My prayers are for eternal rest for Anthony with our Savior. May the Lord grant blessings, comfort and strength to the entire Legier family. Take your much desired rest my friend. Cohen class " 60 ".

Renee Franklin

December 27, 2015

God always calls the best ones.
Mr.Anthony is rest in the loving arms of the master...

Franklin Cleveland

December 25, 2015

Condolences and deepest empathy

Robin DuBuclet

December 25, 2015

The battle is over! Big Anthony, rest in peace!

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