James Earl Legrand

James Earl Legrand, 60, of Ellerslie, GA passed away Monday, November 21, 2022 at his residence.

The family will receive friends Friday, December 2, 2022 at McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Sydney Grove Church of Deliverence – Agape Family Center, 401 McIntyre Rd. Ellerbie, NC 28338. Interment will be held 9:00 AM Monday, December 5, 2022 at Salisbury National Cemetery in Salisbury, NC

Born July 1, 1962 to Felix Sr. & Esther Legrande (Williams) of Biscoe, North Carolina. He was proceeded in death by his parents and one brother, Hollie Lee Legrande.

James was a member of Spirit Filled Ministries, where he worked with the Men’s Ministry and IT Ministry. He was a Prince Hall Mason, previously serving with Thurgood Marshall # 131, Daniel W. Bailey #1 Royal Ark Masons, John L. Grant Consistory #364, Mary Mcleod Bethune Cookman # 38 Order of Eastern Stars, Heroines of Jericho (Vivian M Whaley) of the Oklahoma jurisdiction. He was also a member of American Legion (Eddie L. Roberts #333) of Columbus, GA and University of Phoenix and Troy University Alumni Associations.

Survived by Two Daughters, Likedia Martinez (Alex) of Ellerslie, GA; Dr. Latoya Legrand Rolle (Myron) of Saint Cloud, FL. Four Granddaughters, Leilani and Laci Martinez & Zora and Zanzi Rolle. Two grandsons Zayed and Zafar Rolle. One Aunt, Mattie Williams (James) of Carthage, NC. Three Brothers, Billy Legrande (Barbara) of Greensboro, NC, Felix Legrande Jr. (Vancey) of Biscoe, NC and Anthony Scott Legrande (Donna) of Asheboro, NC. Seven Sisters, Pallis Baldwin and Mary Monnie Mae Norman (Gene) of Greensboro, NC; Sandra Robinson of Smyrna, DE; Nelda Ann McDonald of Ellerbe, NC; Betty Lynn Scott and Esther Marie Watkins (Johnny) of Biscoe, NC; and Karen Townsend (Clint) of Ellerbe, NC, and a host of nieces and nephews.