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William Brady Leagan

1953 - 2017

William Brady Leagan obituary, 1953-2017, Wilmington, NC

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1953

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2017

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William Leagan Obituary

William Brady Leagan, 63, of Wilmington, NC, passed away, Thursday, June 29, 2017. William was born September 15, 1953 in London, England to Harry Shelton Leagan and Ingeborg Elizabeth Kolster Leagan. He graduated from Stanley High School in 1971 and entered the United States Air Force in 1978. On September 11, 1978 he married Donna Maria Chiovaro, of Setauket, NY, at Sheppard AFB in Wichita Falls, TX. William was employed as an Air Freight Manager at JFK Airport in New York, and in his later years, a Manager at West Marine in North Carolina.

He is survived by his wife Donna Leagan of Wilmington, NC, daughter, Andrea Myers and her husband, David Myers of Mountain Top, PA, his daughter Ashley Johnson and her husband, Matthew Johnson of Wilmington, NC, his son, Derek Leagan and his fiance, Somer Saunders of Wilmington NC; 3 grandchildren, Daevin Myers, Jace Johnson and Colton Leagan; his sisters, Elizabeth and Bonnie Leagan and his brother, Richard Leagan. A celebration of life service will be announced at a future date.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com

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Published by Charlotte Observer on Jul. 2, 2017.

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Jo Ann Spear

June 27, 2021

I remember all the good times we share in Barryville, NY

Barry Johnson

July 4, 2017

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

SusanandBert Webb

July 4, 2017

Dear Elizabeth & Ingeborg,
Reaching out in prayer to offer you comfort.
We remember those special times at Derita Presbyterian and remember you as people of kind smiles.
May God bless you as he holds you carefully/gently in his hands.
Gentle regards, Susan & Bert

Jo Ann Spear

July 1, 2017

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Doris Myers

July 1, 2017

Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this most difficult time. Your family will continue to be in my prayers.

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