JAMES BURTON LEGGETT

James Burton Leggett was born April 14, 1960 to J.B, and Queen Leggett in San Diego CA. James was the fourth child of five children.  James Attended O’Farrell middle school and Morse High school. James joined the military in 1979 he served four years. After the military James became a firefighter for two years.

           James was extremely funny, and well loved. No matter where he went or who he met he would have you laughing with his jokes, stories or by telling you he’s going to knock you out. He loved playing cards and dominos.  While in San Diego CA, James had converted to a Jehovah witness before moving to Sacramento Ca, then later moving to Hampton Atlanta.

       James was called home June 5, 2022 and was preceded in death by his father J.B. and mother Queen Leggett, his brother Alfred Wilson jr., and sister Dorthy Glover.

       James is survived by his son Jerome and daughter in Law Thea of San Diego CA, his two daughters Cennette (CeCe) of Las Vegas NV and Jamie of San Diego CA. Four Sisters Janie and Helen (Button) of Hampton Atlanta, Donnie (Cricket) of Oklahoma, Carol (Tency){Kenny} of San Diego CA, step brother Albert Berry and his step mother Catherine Heran of San Diego Ca.  17 grandchildren.  ALEXIS, Annette, Jay’liah (Jay Jay), Anthony, Avonte, Lemonte, Jerome, Elijah, Treon, Soleil, Monae Eugene, Yalanda, Josiah and the last 3 he referred to as the three Amigos Jamill, Jameir and Jamarius. A host of Nephews and Nieces, Cousins, Aunts, Uncles, Family and Friends. James you will be missed but never forgotten.

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