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CLEVELAND "CM" MCINTYRE LEGGETT JR.
FAIRMONT — Cleveland "CM" McIntyre Leggett Jr., 91, of Fairmont, passed away Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton.
The visitation will be Friday from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Fairmont First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall in Fairmont.
The funeral services will be held Friday at 3 p.m. at Fairmont First Baptist Church in Fairmont.
Burial will follow in Floyd Memorial Cemetery.
Mr. Leggett was born Oct. 22, 1927, in Robeson County. He was a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service. He also was a veteran in the United States Navy. He was a longtime member of Fairmont First Baptist Church, where he served as a Sunday school teacher and deacon.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Cleveland McIntyre Leggett Sr. and Mae Bullock Leggett; his wife, Norma Lou Sealey Leggett; a daughter Kathy Rose Leggett; a brother, Carlos Leggett; and four sisters, Annie Britt, Lizzie Sealy, Esba Bennett, and Katheen Bullock.
He is survived by a son, Tom Leggett and wife, Nan, of Whiteville; four daughters, Jenny Boaz and husband, Mike, of Enterprise, Ala., Susie Thrasher and husband, Billy, of Clayton, June Floyd and husband, Frank, of Fairmont, and Lisa Ivey and husband, Mark, of Smithfield; 15 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Fairmont First Baptist Church, 416 S. Main St. Fairmont, N.C. 28340.
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Steve and Butch Davis
January 26, 2019
Was a great Christian man, raised a fine family, and an example for us all to live by.
Chris, Heather, Hannah and Aubrey Lee
January 25, 2019
Ivey Family we are so sorry for your loss. Know we are here for you in the days come. We love you guys!
Bridgit Bass
January 25, 2019
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Diane Bullock Hester
January 25, 2019
Our sincerest condolences to Cousin C.M.'s family. Prayers and love from the Roy Lee Bullock Family
Carlton Ray & Kathy Bullock
January 25, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lynn and Nancy Johnson
January 24, 2019
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. C.M. He always greeted you with a smile and was such a kind gentleman.
Susan Leggett Shaw
January 23, 2019
Thoughts and prayers for the family.
Pamela Phillips
January 23, 2019
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Danny and Dianne Lassiter
January 23, 2019
So sorry to hear about Mr. CM. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Danny and Sue Pflug
January 23, 2019
Sorry for your alls lost and know he will be missed. We will be praying for you all.
Leigh Freeman
January 23, 2019
My Grandfather was a wonderful man. He taught the love of Christ through his acts of love daily. He was a quiet, gentle soul who loved unconditionally. He will be missed but we take comfort in knowing this is his final coming home. Thanks be to God.
Johnny Jones
January 23, 2019
My thoughts and prayers to the family!
SA
January 23, 2019
May the God of tender mercy bring you comfort during this difficult time.
Greg and Mary Kate Freeman
January 22, 2019
Thoughts and prayers go out to each of you. So sorry to hear the passing of C.M..
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