Eugene Edward Legette Sr.

Obituary for Eugene Legette Loris Retired Captain Eugene E. Legette, Sr., Myrtle Beach Fire Department, age 80, passed away Monday, September 08, 2014 at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center after a short illness. Captain Legette was born in Horry County, SC, a son of the late Archie Legette, Sr. and Carrie Louise Bryant Legette. He was a US Army veteran who proudly served his country during the Korean War. Captain Legette retired from the Myrtle Beach Fire Department in June of 1993 with more than 30 years of service. During his service he received many accolades including the distinguished honor of Fireman of the Year. He was also employed part time for more than 25 years with Sears Department Store in Myrtle Beach. Captain Legette was a member of VFW Post 10420 in Murrells Inlet, SC. He was also member and Chef De Garde of 40 and 8 #1354 of Murrells Inlet, SC. He was a member of the South Carolina State Firefighter's Association. Captain Legette was a former member and Past President of American Legion Post #187 in Myrtle Beach, SC, American Legion Post 41 in Loris, SC, and also a past member of the Elks Lodge in Myrtle Beach, SC. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by; two brothers, Douglas Legette, Archie Legette, Jr.; and a sister, Doris Legette Hamilton. Captain Legette is survived by; his wife of 53 years, Genice Todd Legette; a son, Eugene Edward Legette, Jr. and his wife, Addison, of Myrtle Beach; a grandson, Logan Legette of Myrtle Beach; a sister, Shelba Jordan of Conway; a special niece, Che Jordan of Conway; and many other special nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, September 12, 2014 at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel with Rev. Randy Ghent and Rev. David Watts officiating. Burial with military and fire department honors will immediately follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to; Shop with a Cop, C/O Horry County Police Department, 2560 North Main St., Suite 7, Conway, SC 29526. Sign a guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of arrangements. $(document).ready(function(){ });

Eugene Edward Legette Sr.

August 3, 1934 - September 8, 2014