Major Roy Hilton (Ret.) Leggett
December 7, 1932 — April 8, 2014
Major (Ret.) Roy Hilton Leggett, Sr., 81, of Columbus, GA died Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at Columbus Hospice House.
Graveside Services with full military honors will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, April 12, 2014 at Parkhill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6:00 PM -8:00 PM at McMullen Funeral Home, 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907.
Major (Ret.) Leggett was born December 7, 1932 in Aberdeen, MS, son of the late Tarzan Leggett and Annie Hilton Jones. He entered the army in 1952 and attended Warrant Officer Candidate School in 1957. During his career, he flew CH 34 helicopters in Germany and received a direct commission in Germany in 1961. After attending many advanced aviation courses, Roy spent two years in Vietnam commanding a CH 34 Company. His military career was completed after 20 years as a Major at Ft. Estes, VA in 1972. Roy also obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from Troy State University in 1977.
Major Leggett entered Civil Service work in 1979 while stationed at Ft. Benning, Ft. Eustis and Ft. Lee, later obtaining the position Chief of Contracting. This position later transitioned into his work at Columbus State University's Cunningham Center where he worked for Georgia Tech. He was active in many civilian and military organizations including past President of the retired officers association.
Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Frank C. Leggett.
Survivors include his loving wife, of 62 years, June Hale Carden Leggett of Columbus, GA; son, Roy Hilton Leggett, Jr. of Columbus, GA; daughter, Cindy Leggett, wife of deceased son Frank C. Leggett; two grandchildren, his beloved Anne Carden Leggett and Lauren Durkee and four great grandchildren.
The family wishes to thank their dear friends, Jess and Marge Brock who have made the long and arduous struggle with Roy's illness so much more bearable. And a special thanks also to the dedicated and caring staff of Columbus Hospice.
The family wishes to thank their dear friends, Jess and Marge Brock who have made the long and arduous struggle with Roy's illness so much more bearable and special thanks also to the dedicated and caring staff of Columbus Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Columbus Hospice House, 7020 Moon Road Columbus, GA 31907.
Graveside Services with full military honors will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, April 12, 2014 at Parkhill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6:00 PM -8:00 PM at McMullen Funeral Home, 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907.
Major (Ret.) Leggett was born December 7, 1932 in Aberdeen, MS, son of the late Tarzan Leggett and Annie Hilton Jones. He entered the army in 1952 and attended Warrant Officer Candidate School in 1957. During his career, he flew CH 34 helicopters in Germany and received a direct commission in Germany in 1961. After attending many advanced aviation courses, Roy spent two years in Vietnam commanding a CH 34 Company. His military career was completed after 20 years as a Major at Ft. Estes, VA in 1972. Roy also obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from Troy State University in 1977.
Major Leggett entered Civil Service work in 1979 while stationed at Ft. Benning, Ft. Eustis and Ft. Lee, later obtaining the position Chief of Contracting. This position later transitioned into his work at Columbus State University's Cunningham Center where he worked for Georgia Tech. He was active in many civilian and military organizations including past President of the retired officers association.
Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Frank C. Leggett.
Survivors include his loving wife, of 62 years, June Hale Carden Leggett of Columbus, GA; son, Roy Hilton Leggett, Jr. of Columbus, GA; daughter, Cindy Leggett, wife of deceased son Frank C. Leggett; two grandchildren, his beloved Anne Carden Leggett and Lauren Durkee and four great grandchildren.
The family wishes to thank their dear friends, Jess and Marge Brock who have made the long and arduous struggle with Roy's illness so much more bearable. And a special thanks also to the dedicated and caring staff of Columbus Hospice.
The family wishes to thank their dear friends, Jess and Marge Brock who have made the long and arduous struggle with Roy's illness so much more bearable and special thanks also to the dedicated and caring staff of Columbus Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Columbus Hospice House, 7020 Moon Road Columbus, GA 31907.
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