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Obituary For Reverend William Henry Leggett, Sr.

The funeral services for the late Reverend William Henry Leggett, Sr. of 304 Leggett Road, Sycamore, Georgia, who departed this life on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at his residence, will be held on Friday, May 28, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Westview Memorial Cemetery in Ashburn, Georgia. Services may be viewed Facebook Live from the "Shipps Funeral Home" Facebook page.

Pastor William H. Leggett, Sr. was born September 26, 1951, in Ashburn, Georgia, to the late Mr. Johnny B. Leggett, Sr. and the late Mrs. Beulah Mae Crockett.

William gave his life to Christ and joined the Zion Hope Baptist Church in the late '60s. He served as a member of the choir. In the early 70's, William became ordained as a Deacon at Zion Hope Missionary Baptist Church. After a few years as a Deacon, William heeded the call to ministry, and soon preached his Trial Sermon, and became a minister at Zion Hope Missionary Baptist Church. He became the Pastor of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in 2003. In 2007, William became the Pastor of Zion Hope Missionary Baptist Church, where he served, taught, and preached until his passing.

William was drafted into the United States Army in the early '70s. After returning from the Army, he worked at the Marine Corps Logistics Base for thirty-three years until he retired. He also served his community and church as: Moderator for the Little River Missionary Baptist Association; Chaplain for American Legion Post #98, Ashburn, Georgia, Turner County Blacks In Government, Artesian Toastmasters, Turner County Sheriff's Office; Bailiff in the Turner County Court System; Chairman for Turner County Corrections, and the First District Association.

On Sunday morning, May 23, 2021, This worker in God's vineyard, this soldier in the Army of the Lord, was called from Labor to Eternal Rest. His parents, his sisters, Mary Pritchard, Barbara Ann Leggett, his brothers, Danny Leggett, Sr., Eugene Leggett, have all preceded him in death.

Pastor William H. Leggett, Sr., leaves to cherish his memoires the love of his life for the past fifty-one years, his loving and devoted wife, Joanne B. Leggett; his children, Abby Leggett (Horace) Tolliver of Tampa, Florida, Tammaty Leggett (Gerald) Thompson of Wesley Chapel, Florida, William H. (Sheneka) Leggett, Jr. of Covington, Georgia, Steven O. (Sedette) Leggett of Atlanta, Georgia, Cedrick (Tameika) Leggett, Sr. of Sycamore, Georgia, Iris Weaver of Ashburn, Georgia, Alton (Yontonia) Weaver of Ashburn, Georgia, William "Nick" (Kaylyn) Leggett III of Albany, Georgia; a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren; his sisters, Virginia (John L.) Smith of Ashburn, Georgia, Shirley (Willie) Past of Columbia, South Carolina, Yvonne Sims of Detroit, Michigan, Jessie Leggett of Ashburn, Georgia, Terrie Sue Leggett of West Palm Beach, Florida; his brothers, Charles (Vicki) Johnson of Ashburn, Georgia, Johnny Leggett, Jr. of Texas, Ricky Leggett of Las Vegas, Nevada; sisters-in-law, Betty Leggett of Sycamore, Georgia, Grace Leggett of Columbia, South Carolina; brother-in-law, John Pritchard of Rochester, New York; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Guest Book

I am just hearing about Mr. William's passing and I wanted to say how very sorry I am for your loss. He was a wonderful, Godly man and will be sorely missed. I came to know Mr. William through my daddy who considered him a great friend. They worked at Albany MCLB together for years and I came to know him through that friendship. He always had a warm smile and kinds words every time I saw him. I without a doubt know he is with our Lord...healed and made new. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you in the days and months to come and may you have peace that surpasses all understanding.

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Sending My Condolences Out To The Leggett Family. May The Lord Provide Comfort & Guidance To You All During This Hard Time. We Will Keep You All In Our Prayers ❤️

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Sending my sincere condolences to the Leggett family. Queen Carithers

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Our deepest sympathy The JW Ausby Family Oakfield, Ga

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Rev. Leggett was one of God's best. I will miss him and his great smile and words of wisdom. Ruth Raines

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May God hold you close, comfort you gently, and carry you through. In Prayer and Sympathy Love, Your Sister in Christ, Minister Shelley Williams, Fitzgerald, Georgia.

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My deepest sympathy to the family. We were neighbors for years. Sending Love and prayers! 💗💗🤗🙏🏿

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My deepest sympathy to the Leggett family. We were neighbors for years. Praying for the family. Sending Prayers and Love! 😘💗🙏🏿🤗 Vivian Hillmon Douglasville, Ga

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On behalf of Daphina, Alphonso and our entire staff of D Williams Mortuary Service of Gainesville, Florida. We send our love to Mr & Mrs Thompson during you loss, may heaven smile upon you. Respectfully Daphina & Alphonso Williams

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I POSTED TWO BECAUSE MY INITIAL WAS DELETED...I ASSUMED. IN EVERY WORD, HOWEVER, MY HEART WAS CONVEYED. WITH LOVE, LYN

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I APOLOGIZE I JUST HAVE TO KEEP WITH CANDOR. THIS MAN AND MS. JOANNE ARE THE EPITOME OF TRUE LOVE, HONESTY, HARD WORK, HUMILITY, KINDNESS, WHICH DISPLAYS THROUGH THEIR CHILDREN. NOT ANY BIT OF JEALOUSY, GOSSIPING, LYING, CONNIVANCE, HATRED, ARROGANCE, MEANNESS IN THESE TWO SWEET PEOPLE WHICH AGAIN, IS DISPLAYED THROUGH THEIR CHILDREN. LESS THAN A HANDFUL, ACTUALLY, LESS THAN THAT, WHOM I CAN SAY THE SAME OF FROM TURNER COUNTY. MS. JOANNE, GAIL, TAMMATY, YOUR BROTHERS, MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU EACH AND I SPEAK OF HIM IN THE PRESENT, EVEN AS HE IS NO LONGER IN THE PHYSICAL. THIS WONDERFUL MAN IS IN THE SPIRIT WITH YOU EACH ALWAYS. HE IS THE EXEMPLARY OF HOW A MAN IS TO BE. MY HEART BREAKS FOR Y'ALL. LYN

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MY WORDS WILL NOT COMFORT WHAT MS. JOANNE, GAIL, YOUR SISTER, BROTHERS ARE GOING THROUGH, YET I DO WANT TO SAY HE IS A MOST WONDERFUL MAN AMD SOUL...IN PRESENT TENSE, AS HIS PHYSICAL MAY BE NO MORE BUT HIS SPIRIT IS. YOUR FAMILY IS SO DIFFERENT THAN MANY IN THAT PLACE, BEING THAT YOU ALLLLL LIVE BY YOUR BELIEFS AND ARE KIND, HUMBLE, JUST A TRULY NICEST FAMILY. HE AND MS. JOANNE ARE THE EPITOME OF TRUE LOVE AND IT IS EXEMPLIFIED IN THE LOVE THEIR CHILDREN SHOW TOWARDS OTHERS. SUCH A BEAUTIFUL, I MEAN TRULY BEAUTIFUL, FAMILY! VERY FEW IN TURNER COUNTY I CAN SAY SUCH OF, BUT YOURS IS. MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU ALL. WITH LOVE, LYN

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Sending lots of hugs and prayers your way.❤❤ from Ashley pri friend in tampa

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Pastor Leggett had a way of putting a smile on the face of anyone he encountered and he will truly be missed. The Kitchen Family

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What an honor and privilege it was to care for him in his last weeks of life. He was such a blessing to his family and even to me. My condolences to his Joanne and kids, what a special family. Pam Hall RN

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To my family Rev.Leggett eared his wings no more suffering of any kind .This Giant of God had no fear. The Lord was in him walked with him and always kept him covered because he was one of Gods children .You have done you best now it is time for your sweet rest. Blessings to my family.

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My deepest condolences to Nick and the entire Leggett family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Shakethia (Keisha) Morgan

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My deepest condolences to Tam and the entire Leggett family. Your Dad walked the walk and talked the talk of his Lord Jesus Christ. He left a legacy behind of love, wonderful memories, and character traits you can all emulate. May the Lord comfort your hearts and give you the peace that surpasses all understanding knowing that your dad is in a better place and is smiling down at you all. Sending prayers and hugs your way!! Love, Your Friend & Coworker Sophia

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Condolences to the family. Former coworker

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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