Denny Liegerot

Denny Allen Liegerot, Sr. 75 died Monday November 30 at Duke University Hospital following a hard fought battle with Leukemia.
Denny was born in Miami, Florida August 18, 1934. He graduated from Coral Gables High School and continued his education at the University of Florida and the University of Miami. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity.
He was accepted into the Marine Aviation Cadet program at Pensacola Florida February 1958 and was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the USMC on May 21, 1958. After completion of primary flight training, he was sent to Kingsville, Texas for advanced training and received his Navel Aviator Wings August 5, 1958. From there, he was sent to NAS Pensacola as a Primary Flight Instructor on the T-34. His next assignment was with Marine Attack Squadron VMA 223 based out of El Toro, CA where he flew the FJ-4B 'Fury". Upon leaving active duty he was attached to Marine fighter squadron VMF351 based at NAS Atlanta flying the F-8 Crusader, known as last of the Gunfighters. He remained in the USMC active Reserve until 1966; but stayed in the inactive reserve until 1974 when he retired with the rank of Major.
His interest in aviation never wavered. He was hired by Delta Air Lines in 1962 and flew Captain for most of his 32 years with them. He remained in the Greater Atlanta area through out his career, living primarily in Gwinnett County. He also served as Chairman of the Gwinnett County Airport Authority. He and his wife moved to Brevard in 1995 and immediately became involved in programs and activities to benefit the community. As one of his Marine Corp and Delta Airline friends remarked,"Denny was a fine Marine, a terrific pilot and a wonderful leader of men". Denny was always a man on the move. He enjoyed playing 1st division amateur soccer, running, competing in off-road motorcycle races, and hiking, but above all else he cherished his family.
He is survived by his mother Frances Liegerot of College Walk, his wife of 51 years, Florentine "Tine" Liegerot, son Denny Allen Liegerot Jr. of Brevard, son Charles Fletcher Liegerot and wife Joanne Moskow Liegerot of Brooklyn, NY, two grandsons, Mitchell Allen Liegerot, Victor NY, Miles Fletcher Liegerot, Brooklyn, NY and granddaughter Lark Gisele Liegerot of Brooklyn, a brother Richard Jackman Liegerot and his wife Alice Liegerot.
The family will receive visitors at Moore Funeral Home Monday evening December 7 from 6-8 pm. A funeral Mass will be held for Denny on Tuesday December 8 at 10:00 am the Basilica of St. Lawrence Roman Catholic Church located at 97 Haywood Street in Asheville. A Bereavement Reception will follow in Laurentine Hall at the Basilica. Interment will be at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery at 2:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers friends are encouraged to make donations to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, PO Box 4072 Pittsfield, MA 01202 to aid in the research for a cure for Leukemia.
To sign Mr. Liegerot's online register book please visit www.moore-fh.com .
Moore Funeral Home is caring the family.