More detail on this person: Roy Hilton Leggett,
Maj (Ret) USAR graduated with Flight class 58-4.
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03/10/2024
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Roy passed away April 6, 2014, after a valiant
battle with T-cell lymphoma and other cancers.
Roy enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1952. He rose
through the ranks to SFC. In 1958 he completed the
Warrant Officer Flight program. In 1962 he was
awarded a direct appointment to 2nd Lt. He served
two tours in Vietnam. His first was with 34th
Group as the Adjutant. His second tour, he
Commanded The 478th AVN (HH) CH-54 Company
and the 382 Maintenance Unit.
His awards include The Purple Heart, BSM w/ olc,
Air Medal w/ V dev and 7 olc , Senior Aviator
Badge, Parachutist badge, VSM w/ 5 stars, NDSM
w/ 1 olc, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry w/ palm,
Armed forces reserve medal, Meritorious Unit
Citation w/ 1 olc, Republic of Vietnam Campaign
Medal w/ 60s device.
Roy continued to serve after his retirement from
the Army. He became the Chief of Contracting at
Ft. Benning, Ga. He departed to fulfill a vital
contracting role in Abu Dhabi, UAE during Desert
Storm. He returned to Columbus College and
Georgia Tech to assist small businesses and
individuals in contracting with the U.S.
Government. He was employed in this arena at the
time of his death.
He was serving as President of the 101st Airborne
Division Association- Columbus, GA Chapter, Life
member of MOAA and a member of the VHPA.
Roy was preceded in death by son, Frank Leggett.
Roy is survived by his wife of 62 years, June,
their son Roy H. Leggett Jr, two granddaughters,
grandson, a brother , many relatives in
Mississippi and many special friends.
Just a note: If you have one friend like Roy
(Buddy) Leggett in life, you are a very fortunate
person.
From: Jess Brock
Obituary: 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 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 later entered Civil Service work in
1979 while stationed at Ft. Benning. He continued
to serve in this capacity at Ft. Eustis and Ft.
Lee. Having obtained the position Chief of
Contracting which 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 along with 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 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. Those who wish may sign the online guest
registry at www.mcmullenfuneralhome.com
Published in Columbus Ledger-Enquirer on Apr. 10,
2014