Walter Hunter (Boots) LeGrand, 84, of Countryside Drive, Appomattox died Thursday morning September 23, 2010 in Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Jean Moore LeGrand for 59 years.

He was born in Appomattox County a son of the late William Josiah and Lula Drinkard LeGrand. Boots was a charter member of Grace Hills Baptist Church; 50 years plus member of American Legion Post #104 and a retired employee of Babcock & Wilcox. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean War. During World War II he served aboard the Destroyer USS Haraden.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters and their husbands, Marty & Henry C. (Shorty) Moore of Appomattox; Susan and Kenneth King of Big Island; a sister, Elizabeth L. Yeakley of Richmond; 5 Grandchildren, Rhonda Hankins and Dale; Allison Leffell, Chelsea Campbell; Jessica King and Reid King; three great-grandchildren, Christian Hankins, Brice Hankins and Hollis Leffell.
He was preceded in death by 3 sisters, Mary Ann LeGrand, Lucy Furney and Josephine Carter; 3 brothers, Charles M. LeGrand, Alfred A. LeGrand and Thomas E. (Ned) LeGrand.

The family wishes to express their heartfelt appreciation to caregivers at the Summit and Lynchburg General Hospital 4th East Tower for their love and concern.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. Saturday September 25, 2010 in Grace Hills Baptist Church by the Rev. Adam Tyler. Burial will follow in Liberty Cemetery with Military Rites accorded by American Legion Post #104 and V.F.W. #9855 combined honor guard.

The family will receive friends at Robinson Funearal Home Friday from 7-8:30 pm and other times at the residence.

Those wishing to make memorials please consider Grace Hills Baptist Church Building Fund. P.O. Box 807, Appomattox, VA 24522