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1932
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2019
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King Leggett Obituary
WILLIAMSTON - King David Leggett, 86, died at home on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. King, a native and lifetime resident of Martin County, was born on October 8, 1932 to the late Mack D. and Beulah B. Leggett. He was employed by Griffin's Quick Lunch from 1955-1964 and then at the ABC store from 1964-1967. In 1967, King began his career as Tax Collector for the Town of Williamston, a position he held until his retirement in 1995.
King was a member of Memorial Baptist Church in Williamston where he served as a deacon, a member of the Team House Calls building ramps for those in need, and a member of the Benevolence Team. He enjoyed being a part of the Joe Peele Sunday School Class.
On December 24, 1972, King married Earline C. Leggett whom he adored until her passing on September 28, 2018. King loved his family, friends, and the Lord. He enjoyed cooking banana puddings and chicken salad for countless people in the community, especially catering to those experiencing a difficult time. King will be missed by the many who knew and loved him.
Survivors include his daughter Deborah Kay Wommack of Georgia, grandchildren Shon Williams and Shala Cravey, great grandchildren Hunter, Hynlee, and Harper Cravey, brothers Jimmy Leggett, Joe Leggett, and Ernest Leggett all of Williamston, sisters Betty Rae Starnes of Charlotte, NC. and several nieces and nephews. Other than his wife Earline, he was preceded in death by brothers, William Leggett, Roy Leggett, John Leggett and Mack Leggett; sisters Viola Sanderlin, Mary Rogers, and Annie Mae Starnes.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 17, 2019 at 11:00am at Memorial Baptist Church in Williamston, officiated by Jason Braswell, Dean Harrell and Robbie Parker with burial to follow at Tice Cemetery.
There will be a visitation held on Thursday, May 16, 2019 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Biggs Funeral Home, LLC in Williamston.
Flowers are welcome or memorial contributions may be made to Memorial Baptist Church Benevolence Fund, 109 W. Church St. Williamston, NC 27892; Shriners Childrens Hospital, PO Box 490, New Bern, NC 28560 or the charity of one's choice.
Biggs Funeral Home, LLC. is assisting the family and condolences may be made at www.biggsfuneral.com
As published in The Daily Reflector
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Deborah k Leggett
January 22, 2021
He was my daddy and I will miss him so much . I will always love him.
Tommy & Lou Ann Roberson
May 16, 2019
In loving memory of his friends and family, King will be remembered for his loving kindness and good deeds for others. He will be greatly missed.
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