James Edward Leggett, age 76, of Hazlehurst, died Saturday, June 16, 2018 at Jeff Davis Hospital, under the care of Spanish Oaks Hospice. Mr. Leggett was born December 17, 1941 in Appling County to the late Ira Lee Leggett and the late Ollie Mae Griffin Leggett. He was the owner and operator of Leggett Builders and member of Liberty Community Church of God. He is preceded in death by his mother-in-law EucuLee Bass and father-in-law, W.R. Bass. Survivors include his wife, Diane Bass Leggett of Hazlehurst, daughters, Teresa Leggett Redman (Don -deceased), Kris Leggett, Kayla Leggett, special daughter-granddaughter, Kelsee Leggett; sons, James Edward Leggett Jr. (Jimmy) and Jay Edward Leggett (Kimberly); sisters, Ruby Lewis (Richard) and Jeanette Smith (Bill);brothers, I.J. Leggett (Rosa Lee), Maxwell Leggett (Eula) and Charlie Leggett (Peggy); four grandchildren Shyenne Leggett, Cade Leggett, Kayla Leggett and Kelsee Leggett; great-grandchildren, Kinslee Leggett, Kristopher Spikes, Kelvin Spikes Jr. and papa's side kick, Karson Randi Hill; special sister-in-law, Martha Feller; several nieces and nephews also survived. Visitation will be held Monday evening from 6:00-8:00pm at Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at 11:00am at Liberty Community Church of God with Rev. Virginia Herrington and Rev. John Nunes officiating. Mr. Leggett will lie in state one hour prior to service. The family may be contacted at the residence of Martha and Wayne Feller, 45 Elton Street, Hazlehurst. Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements for Mr. James Edward Leggett, age 76, of Hazlehurst.