Herbert H. LeGrand, 87, of Evansville, IN and Lake Alfred, FL passed away peacefully with his son and daughter at his side on Monday, October 8, 2018 at North River Health Campus in Evansville. He was born in Constantine, KY on December 28, 1930 to Herbert and Inez LeGrand.
He graduated from Western Kentucky University where he met his wife, Mary Jane Rogers. He served in the U.S. Air Force as a pilot and retired after 23 years as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Indiana Air National Guard. Herb retired as a School Principal at Plaza Park Middle School. He was always proud of the successes and awards earned by his students, teachers and parents. Herb was the recipient of 1991 Courier and Press and UE Educator of the Year Award. He enjoyed golf, UK Basketball, and biking, and on his 80th birthday, he rode 80 miles on his bike. Herb was a member of First Baptist Church of Lake Alfred, FL and a past member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Evansville. He greatly enjoyed his church activities.
Herbert was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Mary “Pug” LeGrand; second wife, Katharine Clark LeGrand; and son-in-law, Rick Stanley.
He is survived by daughter, Annette LeGrand Stanley of Evansville; son, Herbert H. LeGrand, Jr. of Washington, D.C.; grandchildren, Christopher Stanley, Sarah Stanley Moore (Curt); great-grandchildren, Jordan and Parker Stanley, Justin and Conner Moore; sister, Norma Jean Sims of Louisville, KY; and nephews, Norman, Michael and Paul Sims.
The family would like to thank the staff at North River Health Campus for their wonderful care and companionship.
Funeral Services will be held 4:00 PM Sunday, October 14, 2018 at Alexander North Chapel, 4200 Stringtown Road, with private burial in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Madisonville, KY. Friends may visit 12:00 PM until service time on Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Public Education Foundation of Evansville, 100 N.W. 2nd Street #120, Evansville, IN 47708 or First Baptist Church of Lake Alfred, FL, 280 E. Pierce Street, Lake Alfred, FL 33850.
