LEGGETT - Luther G. Leggett, 83, passed away Tuesday evening, May 22, 2012 at Baptist Medical Center - South in Jacksonville, FL. He was born June 3, 1928 in Collins, MS and moved to Yulee, FL in 1976 from Jacksonville.
Mr. Leggett retired from the U. S. Navy with over 20 years service He was a patriot and was proud to have served his country as a Navy Corpsman and Lab Technician. He was a Vietnam Veteran. Memberships include Fleet Reserve Association Unit 126 and American Legion Post 54..
He was predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Sonia Leggett, who passed away in 2007 and several brothers and sisters.
Mr. Leggett was the loving and proud father of 7 children, Howard Leggett (Antina) of Atlanta, GA, James Leggett of Yulee, FL, Wanda Bales (Neil) of Chandler, AZ, Donald Leggett of Jacksonville, FL, Susan Dailey (Norman) of Alexandria, VA, David Leggett (Lynn) of Jacksonville, FL and Dorothy Watkins (Eric) of Lawrenceburg, IN; several sisters; 14 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 26, at St. Michael Catholic Church, 505 Broome St., Fernandina Beach, FL 32034, with Father Jose Kallukalam, celebrant. Following the Mass he will be laid to rest beside his wife in Green Pine Cemetery with full military honors.
He loved all the children in his life. You are in our hearts and thoughts forever. You remain truly loved as you have touched so many lives.