Mr. James "Sam" Leggett was born February 16, 1935 to the late Otis (Buster) Leggett and Francis Gibson Leggett.  Sam departed this life Monday, September 16, 2019 at Forrest General Hospital.

Bro. Sam Leggett was a faithful member of the Church of Christ, serving his home congregation, New Augusta Church of Christ in New Augusta, MS as a full-time minister for over 20 years.  He also worked many years of his life including an 18 year stay at the Hercules Chemical Plant in Hattiesburg, MS and many other jobs.

Sam is preceded in death by his three older brothers, Otis Leggett Jr., Will Fairley and David "Dick" Leggett.  His is also preceded in death by his sister Evette Leggett and his grandson Justice Marshall.

Remaining to cherish his memories are his loving wife of 63 years: Pearlie Leggett (Hattiesburg, MS), his daughter: Kimberly A Marshall (Hattiesburg, MS) and Natalie Holland (New Port Richey, FL) and his son: James R. (Sophia) Leggett (Jackson, MS), his brothers: Archie "Red" Leggett (Detroit, MI), Robert "Uncle C" Charles Leggett (Oakland, CA) and Louis "Bull" Leggett (Mt. Olive, MS), his sisters: Lula "Bee" Hodges (Mt. Olive, MS), Mary F. "Aunt May" Gowan (Springfield, MA), Gladys Hall (Mt. Olive, MS) and Evon "Bunny" (Arthur) McLaurin (Mt. Olive, MS), 12 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and a host nieces and nephews.