Thomas Cleo Leggett, age 88 of Monticello, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2024, at Drew Memorial Baptist Health in Monticello. He was born January 31, 1936, in Warren, to the late William Byron Leggett and Marie Miller Leggett.
He was retired from the Soil Conservation Service in Warren, member of Pauline Missionary Baptist Church, and a United States Air Force Veteran where he was a airplane mechanic. Thomas enjoyed anything mechanical, deer hunting, listening to music, and teaching his children everything he knew. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Steve Leggett and Byron Leggett; and a sister, Sue Wells.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Nealie Peacock Leggett of Monticello; a daughter, Sonya Dawne Ryburn (Robbie) of Monticello; a son, Thomas Neal Leggett (Karen) of Monroe, La.; siblings, Joe Leggett of Concord, David Reece Leggett (Sharon) of Camden, James Patrick Leggett (Nova) of Monticello, Mary Ethel Murphy (Charles) of Bryant, and Randy Earl Leggett (Ruby) of Murfreesboro; grandchildren, Alyson Brooke Rabb (Michael), Robert Lee Ryburn, IV, William Thomas Leggett, Eryn Elizabeth Wood (Conner); and great grandchildren, Paxton, Cleo, and Wren Rabb.
Funeral services were held Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with Rev. Rob Leonard officiating. There was a visitation on Saturday preceding the funeral at the funeral home. Burial was in Oakland Cemetery. You can sign Thomas' guestbook registry at www.stephensondearman.com
