Robert LeGrand

BENTON, Mo. -- Robert Cyril LeGrand, 60, of Benton died Wednesday, May 12, 2004, at Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau.

He was born July 18, 1943, at Benton, son of Adam Eugene and Lorena Christine Scherer LeGrand.

LeGrand was a self-employed carpenter, and member of St. Denis Catholic Church. He moved to Benton from Sikeston, Mo., three years ago.

He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War.

Survivors include six brothers, A.J. "Tony" LeGrand of Benton, Ralph LeGrand of Cape Girardeau, Monroe and Walter LeGrand of Benton, Vernon and David LeGrand of Jackson; and a sister, Irene Elfrink of Benton.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister.

Friends may call at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Benton after 4 p.m. today. A prayer service will be held at 6:30.

Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Denis Catholic Church, with the Rev. Normand Varone officiating. Burial will be in St. Denis Cemetery.