Walter Henry Leggett

Mr. Walter H. Leggett, 74, of Ocean Springs, was ushered into eternity Thursday, September 12, 2013 in Ocean Springs. Mr. Leggett was born in Williamston, NC. He served in the USAF for twenty years and was a Vietnam Veteran. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, camping with his wife, and was an active member of Wesley United Methodist Church. Mr. Leggett is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Henry and Ethel O’dell Leggett; his son, Donald C. Leggett; and his sisters, Bessie Knox and Faye Peele. His survivors include his wife of 53 years, Ruby Leggett; his children, David (Vikki) Leggett of Ocean Springs and Yvonne (Pat) Thomas-Smith of Austin, TX; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; his siblings, Bruce and Bobby Leggett and Pattie Leggett-Kline, all of Williamston, NC. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations be made to Wesley United Methodist Church Building Fund, 8900 Old Spanish Trail, Ocean Springs, MS 39564. Funeral Services will be held at Wesley United Methodist Church on Monday, September 16, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. Friends may visit from 11:00 a.m. until service time. Interment will follow at Biloxi National Cemetery. The Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.