Johnnie Franklin LeGrande

Johnnie Franklin LeGrande, Sr., 68, died Monday, June 9, 2025 at his home. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late John Levi LeGrande and Mary Sistare Efird.

Mr. LeGrande was a truck driver, a life that he loved. He also was a devoted fan of NASCAR. He often expressed his deep love for his family and friends.

Surviving are his wife of forty nine years, Gwen Peake LeGrande; son, Johnnie Franklin LeGrande, Jr (Amy); daughter, Amy Renee Graham (Carl); grandchildren, Mary Anabella LeGrande, John David LeGrande, Amelia Ruth Graham, Melody Carmen Graham, and Lauren Kellie Graham; brother, Jeff LeGrande (Joan).

A gathering of family and friends will be held Friday, June 13, 2025 from 6:00 -8:00 pm at Baker Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 520 Gervais Street, Columbia, S.C. 29201, or the American Cancer Society, 128 Stonemark Lane, Columbia, S.C. 29210.