Graveside services for James Edward Leggett, Sr., 89, of Baskin, LA, will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at Pleasant Hale Cemetery in Baskin, LA, with Marion Collier officiating; visitation will be from 12:30 until 1:30 prior to the service; all under the direction of Dennard First National Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA. James was born May 6, 1932, in Alexandria, LA, to the union of John T. and Gracie Marie Durand Leggett, and passed from this life February 7, 2022, at Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro, LA. James loved hunting, nature, was an avid animal lover, and a huge country music fan.

James entered the US Army September 3, 1952, in Shreveport, LA; served as an infantryman, reaching the rank of Corporal, until his discharge August 10, 1954; he was discharged into the Texas National Guard, where he as a radar mechanic, reaching the rank of Sargent.James was preceded in death by his wife Julia Smith Leggett; his parents; daughter Rhonda Wilson; grandson Adam Foy, siblings Jean Ladd, Johnny Leggett, Huey Leggett, Pete Leggett, and Docia Nugent. James is survived by his children: James Leggett, Jr.; Leann Hicks (George), Amy Haring (Sam), and Joel Leggett; grandchildren: Brandon (Amanda), Andrea, and Ashley Haring (Chasty); Clay (Amanda) and Cole Hicks; Kirsten and Hannah Leggett; Victoria and John Wilson; sister Carolyn Rumney (Tom); ten (10) great-grandchildren; and many other family and friends. Pallbearers are Ashley Haring, Braden Haring, Sam Haring, Clay Hicks, Cole Hicks, and George Hicks. Online registry/condolences at www.dennardfirstnatinal.com.

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