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Austin Leggett Obituary
Leggett, Jr.
84 of 217 E. 13th St. rear Dover, died Monday May 2, 2011 at 2:25 a.m. in Hennis Care Centre at Dover after a brief illness. Born Dec. 29, 1926 in Dover he was a son of the late Austin D. and Clare (Hicks) Leggett, Sr. He was a retired bricklayer then drove school bus for Dover City Schools for 11 years. He was Baptist by faith and was an Army veteran of World War II.
He is survived by his wife, the former Opal Stein whom he married Aug. 3, 1946. Also surviving is a son, Ronald Leggett of Dover; three grandchildren, Tracy Padro, Crystal Simms and Bruce Leggett, Jr.; three sisters, Ruth Bory of Dover, Marjorie Davis of Pioneer, Ohio and Rose Keener of Dover. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Bruce Leggett; a sister, Leotta Carns; and two brothers, Thomas Leggett and Edward Bridgeman.
Graveside services will be held Friday, May 6, 2001 at 2 p.m. in Ridgecrest Memory Gardens at Dover. Rev. Andy McClung will officiate and the Dover V.F.W. will conduct military graveside honors. Smith-Varns Funeral Home in Sugarcreek is handling the arrangements. For those unable to attend please visit the funeral home's web site to share a memory and sign the guest register.
Smith-Varns
330-852-2141
www.smithfuneral.com
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Gary Rennicker II
May 30, 2011
I'm sorry to hear about Uncle Austin passing. I thought it was so cool when they moved back to Ohio and started driving school busses. I'd stop to talk to them before and after school every day. I love you Uncle Austin and Aunt Opal. Gary L. Rennicker II (Statesville, NC)
Betty Keener
May 5, 2011
Our condolences to the Leggett family and to Aunt Rose Keener.
John and Betty Keener
May 4, 2011
sorry to hear about austins passing been along time since ive seen him but have alot of good memorys of him Terry Renner {New Philadelphia Ohio]
Ray Stein
May 4, 2011
I am sorry to hear to about Uncle Austin's passing. He was a strong and compassionate man and will be missed my us all. My thoughts and prayers are with Aunt Opal and family. Ray Stein
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