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William Russell Ames LeGrande II Click for Condolences      Printable Version 1931 - 2009 William Russell Ames LeGrande II, 78, of Huntington, passed away on Sunday June21, 2009 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday at noon at the Celebration Church at 610 W 19th Street, Huntington, WV by Pastor Steve Wayne. Entombment will follow at Abbey of Remembrance, Woodmere Memorial Park. William was born on May 8, 1931 in Cabell County, WV the son of the late Clarence Russell and Virginia Lunsford LeGrande. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his three sisters; Georgie Plymale Cook, Louise Plymale Wilson and Helen Faye Smith and a nephew; Daniel Maynard He was a retired credit manager at Banks Miller and State Electric He is survived by his Nieces: Linda Nucheit, Sherri Lee Maynard, and Barbara Holt. Great nieces and nephew: Amy Maynard, Matthew Maynard, Marsha Carter and Roseanne Geffert Friends may call from 4-9 pm Tuesday at the church Contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington In his personal life, he achieved his dream of being an award-winning poet and author pursing the deeper meaning of mans relation to man, and to God. Early in his writing career he won the prestigious American Poets Cup in 1952, and went on to publish his work in major national poetry journals for the next four decades. He was listed in Whos Who in the East, and in the International Whos Who of Poetry. Mr. LeGrandes first and only published novel, The Wayward Leaves, is a powerful work that explores murder, guilt, and love. He said of the book later, That book consumed years of my life. He wrote several other novels, and was working on his autobiography in the last months of his life. Mr. LeGrande was deeply involved in the Huntington community, having served on the board of directors of the Huntington Writers and Authors Guild and the Huntington Mental Health Association. He ran for Huntington City Council, District A in 1973. Mr. LeGrande was passionately involved with his church, and was most proud of having his poetry published weekly in the Celebration Church bulletin. Online condolences may be made to www.timeformemory.com/reger

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There are currently 8 condolences.

Delbert Gibson Wednesday June 24, 2009 at 1:37 PM

Bill: Though I did not see you very often over the last few years,Your influence remainde with me. Over Many years , You sheltered me, Guided Me , Fed Me, and Most important of all......You Befriended Me . I will never forget your patience,quiet understanding,and how you exemplified the word "Perseverance" . I know that you are in Gods Arms now,and are no doubt talking with Bub and Helen. Give them my love ,and know that you take the same with you. Delbert .

jackie Tuesday June 23, 2009 at 3:52 PM

Amie, we are so sorry to hear about your uncle. Me and the rest of your friends are thinking about you! Jackie

jackie Tuesday June 23, 2009 at 3:51 PM

Amie, I'm so sorry to hear about your uncle. Me and the rest of your friends are thinking of you! Jackie

Brian Wells Tuesday June 23, 2009 at 3:23 PM

I didn't know Bill very long but I am forever inspired to be who I am. He is a remarkable poet and can always bring a smile to your face..

Bev Freeman Tuesday June 23, 2009 at 2:42 PM

Amie-I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your Uncle Bill. I know how important he was in your life and how you will miss him. I will be thinking of you. Bev

Joyce Holland Tuesday June 23, 2009 at 2:06 PM

To the family of Bill: He and I worked together at Tidewater Supply (formerly Banks-Miller) and developed a respectful relationship and shared a mutual respect and love for our parents, in particularly mothers. He was a thoughtful, intelligent, gentle and caring man. I saw Bill several years ago and enjoyed re-visiting and reminded him of the signed copy of his novel that he gave to me. I know he will be missed by family, friends and peers.

Tuesday June 23, 2009 at 11:39 AM

I had the pleasure of knowing and working with "Billie" at Banks-Miller Supply. He was a delight and I will miss him dearly. Joan Young

art and Joan Weisberg Tuesday June 23, 2009 at 10:43 AM

Bill was a fine friend, and good citizen. He will be remembered by all who he touched. I inherited his desk at State Electric, so I surely think of him a lot, Joan and Art Weisberg

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