Colvis Leggett, 90 of Jesup died Thursday, October 22, 2020 of an apparent heart attack. The Tattnall County native lived in Wayne County most of his life and was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.  The U.S. Army Veteran was a retired ITT Rayonier employee and enjoyed fishing and hunting.  His family was the upmost important thing to him as he was so faithful and loving to his wife, sons, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Colvis was predeceased by his sons and a daughter-in-law, Kevin Leggett and Kenneth and Angela Leggett; parents, Oscar Parker and Ophelia Todd Leggett; several siblings.

Survivors are his wife of 70 years, Faye Mallard Leggett of Jesup; two grandchildren, Michael (fiancé, Ashley Williams) Leggett of Jesup and Matt (Michelle) Leggett of Brunswick; 3 great grandchildren, Zach, Riley and Arden Leggett; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 2 PM Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Rinehart and Sons Chapel with Branch President Bill Hammond and Brother Eddie Folker officiating. Interment will follow in the New Hope Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Gabriel Gilchrist, Stacy Horton, Willie Priester, Dewaine Priester, Jon David Apler and Warren Beverley.

Visitation will be an hour prior to services at the funeral home.

Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home of Jesup is in charge of arrangements.