James Harvey Leggett, Sr., age 80, of Fairborn passed away August 18, 2021 in The James Cancer Hospital, Columbus. Born February 24, 1941, James was also known as “Buster” by family or Jim to most people.
Jim started his career in the Navy as a medic and eventually attended School of Nursing at Springfield Community Hospital in Springfield, Ohio where he received his first RN licensure. Jim began working at Grandview Medical Center in Dayton until an opportunity presented itself in Lakeland, FL. Jim moved to Lakeland to work as a Nurse at Lakeland Regional Medical Center where he worked for more than 20 years. Jim always strived for knowledge and went back to school where received his BSN from Florida Southern College. He was a mentor and friend to many during his career. He could appear to be gruff on the outside if you didn’t really know him, but in truth he was kind and generous.
Preceding Jim in death were his parents Frank Leggett and Evelyn Leggett and his grandson Joshua Leggett. Jim leaves behind his three sisters Frances Leggett, Jane Smith and Linda Beach. His most proud accomplishments were his children Anthony Leggett (Pam Lykins Leggett), Christopher Leggett, James Leggett, Jr (Nita Sanders Leggett), John Leggett (Jacquelyn Leggett), Maria Leggett (Tyler Donnelly) and Shannon Woodford (Peter Woodford). The stars in his eyes were his grandchildren Erica Simcoe, Jebidiah Leggett, Lexine Leggett, Caileigh Leggett, Cheyenne Leggett, Veronica McShirley (Jordan McShirley), AJ Leggett (Brooke Leggett), Katie Leggett, Jordan Leggett, Toni Leggett, Jamie Leggett, Jessica Leggett, Ya’akov Oliveira, Hope Leggett, Adam Leggett, Brooksie Leggett, Alyssia Stock (Brad Stock), Nikolaus Pittore, Bella Donnelly, Lilah Woodford and Flynn Woodford. Jim was also blessed with many great-grandchildren.
In honoring Jim’s request there will not be a public funeral. The family will hold a private Celebration of Life. If you would like to honor Jim’s life, please post a story below you may have of Jim to share with his family from when you worked with him or shared a friendship with him.
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