Guy E. Legate, Jr.

83 of 1935 McMasters Ave. died Sunday morning, March 9, 2008 at his home in Galesburg. He was born on October 12, 1924 in Post Oak Township, Johnson County Missouri to Guy and Pansy Burford Legate. He married Antoinette Rescinito on June 8, 1946 at All Soul's Catholic Church in Abingdon. She survives. Also surviving is one son, Michael (and Nancy) Legate of Abingdon; a daughter, Rebecca (and Mike) Crawford of Galesburg; 3 grandsons & 5 great grandsons; a sister, Louise (and Paul) Toycen of Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his parents. He retired from Gales Products. He volunteered at the VA Clinic in Galesburg. He joined the US Navy on October 23, 1941 and was discharged on October 26, 1945. While serving in the Navy, he received the American Defense Medal, American Campaign, Asiatic Pacific Campaign with eight battle stars, European Middle East Medal, Victory Medal WWII, Good Conduct Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Commendation Ribbon, and Philippine Liberation Medal with two stars. He was on the Destroyer U.S.S. Hall DD 583. He was a life member of VFW Post #2257 in Galesburg and the Harry E. Wiles American Legion Post #381 in Abingdon. He served on the Council at the New Horizons for six years and also on the VNA Board of Trustees for seven years. He volunteered at the Veterans Department of Affairs for eight years. He was of the Baptist faith and a member of Allen Park Baptist Church in Galesburg. Cremation will be accorded. Graveside service will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, March 15, 2008 at the Abingdon Cemetery. Rev. Nolan Purtell will officiate. Military Rites will be conducted by American Legion Post #381 and VFW Post #2257. There will be no visitation. Hinchliff-Pearson-West Abingdon Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

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