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Ray Leggett Obituary

Ray Marshall Leggett Sr., 88, of New Market, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025, at his home. There will be a gathering held on November 8, 2025, at 12 noon at Southern Kitchen in New Market.

Mr. Leggett was born October 3, 1937, in West Union, West Virginia, son of the late Bree Leggett and Ester Wolfe Leggett. He was an army veteran. He was a truck driver, crop duster pilot and a member of the Eagles, as well as a tour bus driver.

He is survived by son, Ray Marshall Leggett Jr. of Ohio; daughter, Lorna Renee McFadden of Ohio; two sisters, Geneva Dilly of Florida and Loretta Pyle of Ohio; brother, Freddy Leggett of Maryland; one grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his companion of 25 years, Sharon Thomas. Online condolences may be left at www.valleyfs.com

Arrangements by Heishman Funeral Home Inc., Valley Funeral Service Branch, Edinburg.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Northern Virginia Daily on Oct. 30, 2025.

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Nov

8

Memorial Gathering

12:00 p.m.

Southern Kitchen

New Market, VA

Funeral services provided by:

Heishman Funeral Home, Inc.-Valley Funeral Service Branch - Edinburg

14116 S. Middle Rd., Edinburg, VA 22824

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