James R. Legg, (J.R.), Limestone, went to be with the Lord October 8, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his family.
J.R. was born September 16, 1942 in Washington County to the late Alvie and Evelyn Legg. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Sue and Kenneth Ricker and two granddaughters.
J.R. was employed at Eastman Chemical for 33 years and The Crossings for 15 years.
He was a member of Oakland Cumberland Presbyterian Church where he served as Elder, Sunday School Teacher and Treasurer.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 56 years, Carolyn; daughter, Tina Ball; sons, David Legg (Debbie) and Mark Legg (Lori); grandchildren, Brandon Legg, Josh Legg, Brittany Hope, Haley Aiken, Trevor Brobeck, Wendell Bailey, Tyler and Brandon Risner; eight great grandchildren; sister, Faye Morrow (E.G.); and brother, Jerry Legg (Betty Jo).
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Thursday, October 10, 2019 at Oakland Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Pastor David Reece and Sam Smith officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00-2:00 PM prior to the service. The graveside will follow at Oakland Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons.
A special thanks to a good friend and neighbor Mike Edwards, the NHC staff, special nurse, Andrea Fuqua and Caris Hospice.
Tina
So sorry for you loss. It is not easy to lose a
parent. Prayers are with you and your family.
I'm so sorry for the loss of JR. He will be
missed. He is now home with the Lord where he
wanted to be. I love you all.
10/10/2019
Shirley Broyles Roark
I can't even begin to express how my heart aches
for all of you. He was a great man who loved his
family dearly. You will be in my thoughts and
prayers.
10/09/2019
Beverly Landers
I’m so sorry for your loss. J.R. was a great man and a great
friend to my papaw and family. He will truly be missed.
10/09/2019
Susan Gillis Bennett
So sorry, sending love and prayers to you all.
So sorry for your loss. David, Mark and Lori. My
thoughts and prayers are with you all.
So sorry for your loss David. I will keep you and your family in
my prayers. I know what you are going through as I lost my
Dad almost a year ago. My nephew offered me the truest
consolation that our Dads will be “looking into the face of
Jesus and that is awesome!”
Mark and Family,
I am so very sorry for you loss. My prayers and comfort will be with you in the days and months ahead. May you look to the Lord for guidance during these difficult times.
I'm so sorry for your loss, J.R. was a very sweet
person. May God bless you all.
I am sorry for your loss. J.R. was a man of faith and a true
churchman.
10/08/2019
Krystal L. Brickey
An exceptional example of what it meant to be a man of God and live and speak the gospel, unlike
any other! There are not enough words to tell
others what this man meant to those who knew him
or of the memories he left behind. Deepest
sympathy to Mrs. Carolyn and the Legg family,
thoughts and prayers are with you all. The world
has lost a man of a dying breed!
