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Jack Leggette Obituary

NEWPORT NEWS - Jack Leggette, 79, suddenly passed away at home on Wednesday, July 9, 2003. A native of Washington, N.C., he had been a Newport News resident for 61 years. He retired from the City of Newport News Waterworks, as an Inspector, after 31 years of service. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a member of Temple Baptist Church. He was also a member of the Republican Party, VFW and American Legion. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Mr. Leggette was preceded in death, in January of this year, by his wife of 60 years, Doris B. Leggette and his brothers and sisters, May, Lee, Carry, Johnnie, Pearl and Clyde. Survivors include his son, Jack E. Leggette of Richmond; two grandchildren, Kimberly Leggette-Quigg of Richmond and Connie Leggette of High Point, N.C.; his great-grandson, Joshua Leggette and four sisters, Mary Ella, Becky, Dorothy and Mildred. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight at Peninsula Funeral Home. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, in Peninsula Memorial Park.

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Published by Daily Press on Jul. 11, 2003.

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Carla Ashby

July 23, 2003

I didn't know your father/grandfather, but I used to see him once in a while sitting outside on his lawn chair with his cat nearby keeping him company. May he rest in peace.

Kim Leggette-Quigg

July 16, 2003

Thank you to everyone for your love and support during this difficult time.

Pops was a wonderful grandfather, and we will miss him so much! It is comforting to know that he touched so many people.

Pops will always be a part of Joshua's and my life and thoughts.

Thank you! ~Kim

George Atkinson

July 15, 2003

Jack,

My condolences on the loss of your father.

Rich Bob

July 11, 2003

Our sincerest sympathies are extended to the Leggette family, while not knowing the father, PMT has worked for years with the son, who's an excellent person. A reflection of the father.

Tony and Amy Baber

July 11, 2003

Thinking of Jack (son) and family in your time of sadness. May God be with you in your time of need.

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