Edward Leggett
July 18, 1930 - September 9, 2022
Reverend Edward Eugene Leggett, age 92 of Margaret Community, Wallace, WV left this life on September 9, 2022 to fulfill his journey with his Lord and Savior. He was born on July 18, 1930 in Wallace, WV to the late George Arlin Leggett and Bertie Alice Duncan Leggett.
In addition to both his parents, he was also preceded in death by his daughter Deborah Ann Marks, one grandson Marcus Edward Leggett, one granddaughter Amanda Rosalee Starkey, one great-grandson Byron Higginbotham III, three brothers, William Leggett, Earnest Leggett and Robert Leggett, two sisters, Lucille Matheny and Betty Rosalee Leggett, and one nephew William "Bill" Leggett who was raised like a son to him.
Edward is survived by his wife of 67 years, Patsy Belle Price Leggett who resides in Wallace. Also surviving are five children, two sons, Ronald E. Leggett and Ralph E. Leggett and wife Rometta of Wallace, WV, three daughters, Shelia K. Napier and husband John, Pamela M. Holley and husband Timothy, both of Lumberport, WV, and Jennifer E. Leggett and Joe Sendling of Wallace. Eighteen grandchildren, Rickie (Angie) Marks, Ralph Daniel (Jennifer) Leggett, both of Clarksburg, Ryan (Amy) Marks of Shinnston, Renay Marks, Drucilla (Dave) Shaw of Wallace, Georgette Rees, Cassandra (Zachary) Hanshaw, all of Ohio, Ronald (Allison) Leggett Jr of Monongah, William (Nicole) Leggett of Haywood, John B. (Rachel) Napier of Naples, FL, Madeline (Mark) Burns, Jacob (Carissa) Napier, Gracie Holley, Isabella Sendling, all of Lumberport, Michael (Christina) Collett, Christopher Collett, all of Wallace, Retired Army Specialist Shawnah Rouse (Army Staff Sargeant Herman Edward Rouse III) of Newport News, VA, and Joshua Leggett of PA. Thirty eight great-grandchildren, Corey, Cody, Lindsey, Dustin and Emma Marks, Darren, Leah and Lydia Shaw, Shyann McIntire, Madysen Higginbotham, Eli and Adreinne Rees, Shelbie, Aubri and Brylee Huffman, Maxon, Macie and Miles, Rilynn, Paisley, Gunner, Haleigh and Mackenzie Leggett, Olivia, John Wyatt, Hannah and Harper Napier, Matthew and Micah Burns, Kaydence, Camden, Kade and Blaine Collett, Killian and Herman Rouse IV, Audrey, Victoria and James Starkey, two great-great grandchildren, Olympia Marks and Bowen McIntire. Also surviving are two sisters, Annie Tucker of Wallace and Peggy (Buck) Long Meadowbrook, his special cousin and life-long friend Donald McDougal of Wallace.
Mr. Leggett was an Ordained Pentecostal Minister and a member of the Duncan Run Full Gospel Church and had served in the United States Army in Germany. He worked several jobs in his life working for Timber businesses, B&O Railroad, Dept. of Highways, and Chenoweth Ford until he became disabled in 1984 from a massive brain aneurism. His greatest accomplishment in life before anything else was his walk with God. He loved his family and always taught them that no matter how bad the problem was, Jesus was the answer!
The family would like to send a very special Thank You to the staff of the 3rd Floor ICU of the VA Medical Center. To all the doctors, nurses, respiratory team, and all of the aides who took outstanding care of our Special Veteran in his final days. They offered prayers, hugs, and great compassion to all of his family. It will never be forgotten! Special Thanks to Emily Cook for going above and beyond for our family!
Family and friends may call at Masters Funeral Home in Mannington on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 from 12-8:00pm. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 in the funeral home at 1:00pm with Pastors John and Shelia Napier honored to conduct the celebration of his life. Interment will follow at the Robinson Cemetery near Wallace.
MASTERS FUNERAL HOME
209 E Main St.
Mannington, WV 26582
July 18, 1930 - September 9, 2022
Reverend Edward Eugene Leggett, age 92 of Margaret Community, Wallace, WV left this life on September 9, 2022 to fulfill his journey with his Lord and Savior. He was born on July 18, 1930 in Wallace, WV to the late George Arlin Leggett and Bertie Alice Duncan Leggett.
In addition to both his parents, he was also preceded in death by his daughter Deborah Ann Marks, one grandson Marcus Edward Leggett, one granddaughter Amanda Rosalee Starkey, one great-grandson Byron Higginbotham III, three brothers, William Leggett, Earnest Leggett and Robert Leggett, two sisters, Lucille Matheny and Betty Rosalee Leggett, and one nephew William "Bill" Leggett who was raised like a son to him.
Edward is survived by his wife of 67 years, Patsy Belle Price Leggett who resides in Wallace. Also surviving are five children, two sons, Ronald E. Leggett and Ralph E. Leggett and wife Rometta of Wallace, WV, three daughters, Shelia K. Napier and husband John, Pamela M. Holley and husband Timothy, both of Lumberport, WV, and Jennifer E. Leggett and Joe Sendling of Wallace. Eighteen grandchildren, Rickie (Angie) Marks, Ralph Daniel (Jennifer) Leggett, both of Clarksburg, Ryan (Amy) Marks of Shinnston, Renay Marks, Drucilla (Dave) Shaw of Wallace, Georgette Rees, Cassandra (Zachary) Hanshaw, all of Ohio, Ronald (Allison) Leggett Jr of Monongah, William (Nicole) Leggett of Haywood, John B. (Rachel) Napier of Naples, FL, Madeline (Mark) Burns, Jacob (Carissa) Napier, Gracie Holley, Isabella Sendling, all of Lumberport, Michael (Christina) Collett, Christopher Collett, all of Wallace, Retired Army Specialist Shawnah Rouse (Army Staff Sargeant Herman Edward Rouse III) of Newport News, VA, and Joshua Leggett of PA. Thirty eight great-grandchildren, Corey, Cody, Lindsey, Dustin and Emma Marks, Darren, Leah and Lydia Shaw, Shyann McIntire, Madysen Higginbotham, Eli and Adreinne Rees, Shelbie, Aubri and Brylee Huffman, Maxon, Macie and Miles, Rilynn, Paisley, Gunner, Haleigh and Mackenzie Leggett, Olivia, John Wyatt, Hannah and Harper Napier, Matthew and Micah Burns, Kaydence, Camden, Kade and Blaine Collett, Killian and Herman Rouse IV, Audrey, Victoria and James Starkey, two great-great grandchildren, Olympia Marks and Bowen McIntire. Also surviving are two sisters, Annie Tucker of Wallace and Peggy (Buck) Long Meadowbrook, his special cousin and life-long friend Donald McDougal of Wallace.
Mr. Leggett was an Ordained Pentecostal Minister and a member of the Duncan Run Full Gospel Church and had served in the United States Army in Germany. He worked several jobs in his life working for Timber businesses, B&O Railroad, Dept. of Highways, and Chenoweth Ford until he became disabled in 1984 from a massive brain aneurism. His greatest accomplishment in life before anything else was his walk with God. He loved his family and always taught them that no matter how bad the problem was, Jesus was the answer!
The family would like to send a very special Thank You to the staff of the 3rd Floor ICU of the VA Medical Center. To all the doctors, nurses, respiratory team, and all of the aides who took outstanding care of our Special Veteran in his final days. They offered prayers, hugs, and great compassion to all of his family. It will never be forgotten! Special Thanks to Emily Cook for going above and beyond for our family!
Family and friends may call at Masters Funeral Home in Mannington on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 from 12-8:00pm. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 in the funeral home at 1:00pm with Pastors John and Shelia Napier honored to conduct the celebration of his life. Interment will follow at the Robinson Cemetery near Wallace.
MASTERS FUNERAL HOME
209 E Main St.
Mannington, WV 26582
Edward Leggett
July 18, 1930 - September 9, 2022
Reverend Edward Eugene Leggett, age 92 of Margaret Community, Wallace, WV left this life on September 9, 2022 to fulfill his journey with his Lord and Savior. He was born on July 18, 1930 in Wallace, WV to the late George Arlin Leggett and Bertie Alice Duncan Leggett.
In addition to both his parents, he was also preceded in death by his daughter Deborah Ann Marks, one grandson Marcus Edward Leggett, one granddaughter Amanda Rosalee Starkey, one great-grandson Byron Higginbotham III, three brothers, William Leggett, Earnest Leggett and Robert Leggett, two sisters, Lucille Matheny and Betty Rosalee Leggett, and one nephew William "Bill" Leggett who was raised like a son to him.
Edward is survived by his wife of 67 years, Patsy Belle Price Leggett who resides in Wallace. Also surviving are five children, two sons, Ronald E. Leggett and Ralph E. Leggett and wife Rometta of Wallace, WV, three daughters, Shelia K. Napier and husband John, Pamela M. Holley and husband Timothy, both of Lumberport, WV, and Jennifer E. Leggett and Joe Sendling of Wallace. Eighteen grandchildren, Rickie (Angie) Marks, Ralph Daniel (Jennifer) Leggett, both of Clarksburg, Ryan (Amy) Marks of Shinnston, Renay Marks, Drucilla (Dave) Shaw of Wallace, Georgette Rees, Cassandra (Zachary) Hanshaw, all of Ohio, Ronald (Allison) Leggett Jr of Monongah, William (Nicole) Leggett of Haywood, John B. (Rachel) Napier of Naples, FL, Madeline (Mark) Burns, Jacob (Carissa) Napier, Gracie Holley, Isabella Sendling, all of Lumberport, Michael (Christina) Collett, Christopher Collett, all of Wallace, Retired Army Specialist Shawnah Rouse (Army Staff Sargeant Herman Edward Rouse III) of Newport News, VA, and Joshua Leggett of PA. Thirty eight great-grandchildren, Corey, Cody, Lindsey, Dustin and Emma Marks, Darren, Leah and Lydia Shaw, Shyann McIntire, Madysen Higginbotham, Eli and Adreinne Rees, Shelbie, Aubri and Brylee Huffman, Maxon, Macie and Miles, Rilynn, Paisley, Gunner, Haleigh and Mackenzie Leggett, Olivia, John Wyatt, Hannah and Harper Napier, Matthew and Micah Burns, Kaydence, Camden, Kade and Blaine Collett, Killian and Herman Rouse IV, Audrey, Victoria and James Starkey, two great-great grandchildren, Olympia Marks and Bowen McIntire. Also surviving are two sisters, Annie Tucker of Wallace and Peggy (Buck) Long Meadowbrook, his special cousin and life-long friend Donald McDougal of Wallace.
Mr. Leggett was an Ordained Pentecostal Minister and a member of the Duncan Run Full Gospel Church and had served in the United States Army in Germany. He worked several jobs in his life working for Timber businesses, B&O Railroad, Dept. of Highways, and Chenoweth Ford until he became disabled in 1984 from a massive brain aneurism. His greatest accomplishment in life before anything else was his walk with God. He loved his family and always taught them that no matter how bad the problem was, Jesus was the answer!
The family would like to send a very special Thank You to the staff of the 3rd Floor ICU of the VA Medical Center. To all the doctors, nurses, respiratory team, and all of the aides who took outstanding care of our Special Veteran in his final days. They offered prayers, hugs, and great compassion to all of his family. It will never be forgotten! Special Thanks to Emily Cook for going above and beyond for our family!
Family and friends may call at Masters Funeral Home in Mannington on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 from 12-8:00pm. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 in the funeral home at 1:00pm with Pastors John and Shelia Napier honored to conduct the celebration of his life. Interment will follow at the Robinson Cemetery near Wallace.
MASTERS FUNERAL HOME
209 E Main St.
Mannington, WV 26582
July 18, 1930 - September 9, 2022
Reverend Edward Eugene Leggett, age 92 of Margaret Community, Wallace, WV left this life on September 9, 2022 to fulfill his journey with his Lord and Savior. He was born on July 18, 1930 in Wallace, WV to the late George Arlin Leggett and Bertie Alice Duncan Leggett.
In addition to both his parents, he was also preceded in death by his daughter Deborah Ann Marks, one grandson Marcus Edward Leggett, one granddaughter Amanda Rosalee Starkey, one great-grandson Byron Higginbotham III, three brothers, William Leggett, Earnest Leggett and Robert Leggett, two sisters, Lucille Matheny and Betty Rosalee Leggett, and one nephew William "Bill" Leggett who was raised like a son to him.
Edward is survived by his wife of 67 years, Patsy Belle Price Leggett who resides in Wallace. Also surviving are five children, two sons, Ronald E. Leggett and Ralph E. Leggett and wife Rometta of Wallace, WV, three daughters, Shelia K. Napier and husband John, Pamela M. Holley and husband Timothy, both of Lumberport, WV, and Jennifer E. Leggett and Joe Sendling of Wallace. Eighteen grandchildren, Rickie (Angie) Marks, Ralph Daniel (Jennifer) Leggett, both of Clarksburg, Ryan (Amy) Marks of Shinnston, Renay Marks, Drucilla (Dave) Shaw of Wallace, Georgette Rees, Cassandra (Zachary) Hanshaw, all of Ohio, Ronald (Allison) Leggett Jr of Monongah, William (Nicole) Leggett of Haywood, John B. (Rachel) Napier of Naples, FL, Madeline (Mark) Burns, Jacob (Carissa) Napier, Gracie Holley, Isabella Sendling, all of Lumberport, Michael (Christina) Collett, Christopher Collett, all of Wallace, Retired Army Specialist Shawnah Rouse (Army Staff Sargeant Herman Edward Rouse III) of Newport News, VA, and Joshua Leggett of PA. Thirty eight great-grandchildren, Corey, Cody, Lindsey, Dustin and Emma Marks, Darren, Leah and Lydia Shaw, Shyann McIntire, Madysen Higginbotham, Eli and Adreinne Rees, Shelbie, Aubri and Brylee Huffman, Maxon, Macie and Miles, Rilynn, Paisley, Gunner, Haleigh and Mackenzie Leggett, Olivia, John Wyatt, Hannah and Harper Napier, Matthew and Micah Burns, Kaydence, Camden, Kade and Blaine Collett, Killian and Herman Rouse IV, Audrey, Victoria and James Starkey, two great-great grandchildren, Olympia Marks and Bowen McIntire. Also surviving are two sisters, Annie Tucker of Wallace and Peggy (Buck) Long Meadowbrook, his special cousin and life-long friend Donald McDougal of Wallace.
Mr. Leggett was an Ordained Pentecostal Minister and a member of the Duncan Run Full Gospel Church and had served in the United States Army in Germany. He worked several jobs in his life working for Timber businesses, B&O Railroad, Dept. of Highways, and Chenoweth Ford until he became disabled in 1984 from a massive brain aneurism. His greatest accomplishment in life before anything else was his walk with God. He loved his family and always taught them that no matter how bad the problem was, Jesus was the answer!
The family would like to send a very special Thank You to the staff of the 3rd Floor ICU of the VA Medical Center. To all the doctors, nurses, respiratory team, and all of the aides who took outstanding care of our Special Veteran in his final days. They offered prayers, hugs, and great compassion to all of his family. It will never be forgotten! Special Thanks to Emily Cook for going above and beyond for our family!
Family and friends may call at Masters Funeral Home in Mannington on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 from 12-8:00pm. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 in the funeral home at 1:00pm with Pastors John and Shelia Napier honored to conduct the celebration of his life. Interment will follow at the Robinson Cemetery near Wallace.
MASTERS FUNERAL HOME
209 E Main St.
Mannington, WV 26582
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