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John Leggett Obituary

John W. Leggett Jr.

HERTFORD - John William Leggett, Jr., 78, of Hertford, passed away Monday, September 18, 2017 in his home.

Mr. Leggett was born in Martin County on June 7, 1939, and was the son of the late John William Leggett, Sr. and Mattie Virginia Wynn Leggett Fulford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Jerry Leggett and Eddie Fulford, and by a sister, Julie Hathaway.

Surviving are his wife of nearly 45 years, Alice Odella Casper Leggett; four daughters, Donna Sue Patrick and Shannon Collins, both of Hertford, Marie Alvarez of Virginia Beach, VA, and Diane Bean and husband Nate of Kill Devil Hills; two sons, John W. Leggett, III and wife Tammy of Daytona Beach, FL and Gerald Leggett of Hertford; three sisters, Louise Stancil of Belvoir, Willie Bullock of Easton, MD, and Jean Wallace of Jamesville, VA; a brother, William Fulford of Norfolk, VA; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 23, at 1:00 p.m. in the Leggett Family Cemetery, 3316 Leggett Mill Road, Bear Grass, and will be officiated by Minister Larry Wilson.

Miller & Van Essendelft, Funeral and Cremation Providers, 1125 Harvey Point Road, Hertford, is assisting the family, and online condolences may be made to them by visiting www.millerfhc.com.

As published in The Daily Advance

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Published by The Daily Advance on Sep. 22, 2017.

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October 13, 2017

Odella - I just found out about John's passing. (We were on vacation.) You were such a devoted wife through all of John's illness. You were open with your struggles and were an inspiration to others. Please accept my deepest sympathy.

Marjorie Rayburn

September 28, 2017

Please accept my heartfelt condolences. I pray in the midst of your sorrow you find comfort in all
the joyful memories shared and will always cherish these beautiful memories . Romans 15:13 -

D.W.

September 27, 2017

So sorry for your loss Odella, I just found out today from Mary Casper. Please feel free to call me if you need anything. Love from Marlene Martin 9/27/17

Curt and Lois dunlow

September 24, 2017

Odella, so sorry for your loss. Curt and I will be in prayer for you and your family in this time of grieving. Also for Alfred. Stay strong as the Lord will be with you through this.

Steve Hansford

September 23, 2017

MY heart felt sorrow and prayers go out for you and the family. Please let me know if can help in any way. I know John will be missed by many.

Bobbye Kerzanet

September 23, 2017

My heart goes out to all the family. I love Odella and my prayers are with them all. We had some good times when they lived in Chesapeake. All my love goes out to them.

Cathy Smith

September 22, 2017

My condolences go out to Mrs. Leggett, family and friends. He was a wonderful man and has left us all with great memories. I remember back when we were neighbors in Hickory and he would give us rides on his motorcycle ☺ Great man who will be missed by all!

Love to all,
Cathy Smith

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