February 26, 2024
Anthony Ray Leggett, lovingly known as “A-Ray” by his family, passed away on August 23, 2023. He was born to James Lee and Mata Hale Leggett on February 2, 1982, in Ashland, KY.
Anthony was baptized at Holy Family Church where he would also later attend Elementary School. He graduated from Paul G. Blazer High School in the class of 2000 and would go on to pursue many lines of work. Anthony had a dedication for work and enjoyed being a courier for the American Red Cross and River Cities Courier in his early working career.
Anthony had a passion for sports, especially for the University of Kentucky Wildcats where he could always be found near a radio, TV or courtside rooting for the “C-A-T-S!” on gamedays. Anthony also loved Cinema and Music of all types and was always eager to share and discuss the latest movie or concert with friends and family.
Anthony is preceded in death by his father, James Lee, mother, Mata and brother Timothy. Anthony is also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Charles and Julia Hale and paternal grandparents James Wilson and Deva Leggett.
He is survived by his daughter Rebel, brother James Richard and wife Atsumi and nephews Yoshi and Alister, as well as aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends who love and miss him.
Services to honor Anthony’s life will be held on March 12, 2024at 1:30 pm in Calvary Cemetery on Pollard Rd. in Ashland, KY by Fr. Nicholas Ward. A reception will be announced following the service.
Anthony’s gentle spirt and kindness will be missed, but his memory will continue as an example of kindness and compassion toward others.
Lazear Funeral Home is both honored and privileged to have been entrusted with the care of Mr. Leggett
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