Mr. Lavern Harris LeGrand

Lavern “Lee” Harris LeGrand, 76, of Lexington, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022 at home surrounded by his loved ones. Born in Columbia, SC on April 17, 1946, he was a son of the late Louie Louis LeGrand and Bonnie Marie Griffin LeGrand, and was the youngest of ten children. After graduating Blythewood High School, he was drafted into the US Army, served in Vietnam and was proud of his military service. After his time in the Army, he returned to SC where he became a police officer with the Columbia Police Department. Later he would work for most of his life alongside several brothers and nephews as an electrician in the family electrical business. He also worked for Home Depot before his retirement in 2018. He and his wife Mary Jane were married 45 years, and were blessed with one daughter, Lindsay Marie. He loved his family deeply and was always willing to help someone in need. He had a strong faith in God and enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his daughter, son in law Parker and grandson Henry. Some of his hobbies included playing guitar and piano, singing, playing golf, and he held a black belt in karate. He also loved his golden retriever Daisy. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and loved his country and God very much. He is survived by his wife Mary Jane LeGrand, daughter Lindsay Leland, son in law Parker Leland, grandson Henry Leland, as well as brothers Horace LeGrand and Leland LeGrand, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Alvin LeGrand, Melvin LeGrand, Myrtis LeGrand, Alma LeGrand Padgett, Marvin LeGrand, Elsie LeGrand Gawrys, and Elton LeGrand. He will be deeply missed by all who were blessed to know his kind and gentle soul. The funeral service for Mr. LeGrand will be held at 12:30, Monday, January 9, 2023, at Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, 7600 Trenholm Road Ext., Columbia, with Rev. David Johnston officiating. Burial with military honors will follow the service in Fort Jackson National Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 o’clock, Sunday evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at https://www.alz.org to fund research to help find a cure.

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Mr. Lavern Harris LeGrand

April 17, 1946 - December 30, 2022