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Gerald Liggitt Obituary

Gerald Alphonse Liggitt, 79, of Walnutport, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024. He was born August 15, 1944. Gerald was a family-oriented individual known for his wit and charm. He leaves behind a loving family, including his sister, Marlene Kencec; daughters, Jeannina Yeager (Jimmy Rawlins), and Rebecca Frey (Zachery); estranged wife, Dawne Liggitt; granddaughters, Shelby Allen (Dustin), and Brianna and Alayna Weaver; grandsons, Dravyn Weir (Karissa), and Samuel Yeager Jr. (Mindy). He also had six great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews as well as first wife Jacklyn Liggitt. Gerald proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1962 to 1966. After his military service, he had a career at Westland Coal Mine and later worked as an aide at Western Center. In his free time, Gerald enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, walking in the woods, bird watching, and going to the casino. A private ceremony will be held in memory of Gerald. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests contributions to be made to a charitable organization of one's choice.

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Published by Observer-Reporter from Jan. 4 to Jan. 5, 2024.

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Joan May Barringer

January 12, 2024

I had the pleasure of working with Jerry at Westland 2 coal mine and Western center. I always considered him a good friend. Rest in peace buddy.
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James Paletta

January 6, 2024

i met jerry while we both worked at western center back in mid eighties jerry was a good worker and a better friend we all worked on locked units but had that special bond between co workers jerry was full of life and a great practical joker he loved his family and friends rest in peace jerry liggitt till we all meet again

Kelly Ackman-Homan

January 5, 2024

Much love and sympathy to Mr. Liggitt's family and friends. He was a kind man, who allowed this girl to live with his family during a difficult time of teenage angst many years ago. May your family find peace in knowing that his life was spent surrounded by those he cherished dearly. All My Love, Kelly Ackman-Homan

Jackie Senick

January 4, 2024

Our condolences to the family, you will be in our thoughts and prayers may your father rest in eternal peace.

Kelly Ackman-Homan

January 4, 2024

Much love and prayers to Jerry's family and friends. He was so kind to me. You welcomed me, a girl with a lot of teenage angst, into your home to live with your wonderful family, during a time when I had difficulty in my life. I'm forever grateful to you. I love you all. Rest easy Mr. Liggitt

Debby Patterson

January 4, 2024

Jeannina and Becky, I'm so sorry for your loss! I'll keep you both and your families in my prayers. May your Dad rest in Eternal Peace

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