Frank, affectionately known as Rudy or Big Rudy, the fourth of eight children, was born October 12,
1936, to the late Samuel Donzel Leggett and Alice Grace Edden Leggett, in Key West, Florida.
Rudy graduated from Douglas High School, where he was a member of the choir and played
football for the "Fighting ngers.- During his sophomore year, he began courting Joan Yvonne
Allen, whom he married on July 28, 1956.This union was blessed with four children, Frank Jr.,
Adriene Lynne, Judy and Donzel.
Our daddy had a long and dedicated career working for Southern Bell (which later became Bell
South), where he retired after 42 years of service. During his career, he was a "fearless Lineman"
who worked on telephone poles throughout the Florida Keys. Following his retirement, he spent his
time relaxing on his porch and enjoying the sunshine in Key West.
Rudy was Poppy to ten grandchildren: Frank Leggett III, Nikia Leggett Croslin, Emanuel Leggett
Clark, Joanna Nichols, Daniel Leggett Clark, Donzel Leggett II, Sierra Leggett, Joanell Leggett and
Gianna Leggett. In addition he was also Poppy to ten great grandchildren.
Rudy was predeceased by his parents, Samuel Donzel Leggett and Alice Grace Edden Leggett,
and seven siblings, S. Donzel Leggett, Gilbert Leggett, Olga Leggett Thompson, William R.
Leggett, Lemuel Leggett, Leonard R. Leggett and Alvin Oliver Leggett.
“Just whisper my name in your heart and I will be there”