Edward  "Eddie" Hampton Leagans , of Mocksville, North Carolina, entered into the presence of the Lord on February 12, 2025. His was a life of service through agriculture, community, and church involvement, as he worked and served in multiple ways.

Eddie was born November 23, 1948, to Cecil Ellis Leagans, Sr., and Ruby Catherine Collette Leagans. He spent his growing-up years on the dairy farm that his parents owned and operated in the Cana-Farmington-Pino area of Davie County.

Eddie is survived by his wife Patty Paul Leagans, of the home, whom he married April 18, 1998, and his two children, Lane Leagans and LeAnn Leagans, both of Chattahoochee Hills, Georgia. Also surviving him are his older brother Ellis (Judy) of Arkadelphia, Arkansas, and younger brother George (Kay) of Ware Shoals, South Carolina. Two nieces, two nephews, various cousins, and many friends and fellow-workers survive him as well.

As a member of First Baptist Church Mocksville, he was a deacon, worked in various leadership groups and filled in from time to time as a Sunday School Leader.

During his first eighteen years, Eddie helped in the raising of farm crops, aided his parents with the family dairy, and fished in Dutchman Creek whenever there was a chance.

Eddie attended Farmington School and graduated from Davie County High School in 1967. He then studied at North Carolina State University and Appalachian State University. He graduated from Appalachian State in 1973.

He loved and participated in most team sports and remained a diehard NC State Wolf Pack fan to the end.

Other than Davie County, he was also a long-time resident of Forsyth County as he served with the North Carolina Agricultural Extension Service there for 31 years. Many of those years were focused on working with 4-H Club members in Forsyth. He demonstrated exceptional leadership in the North Carolina 4-H Horse Program and received the 1997 Outstanding Leadership Award for its development. In 1978 he received the Outstanding Services award as a young Professional Agricultural Extension Agent by the North Carolina Association of County Agricultural Agents Extension Service. In 1982, Eddie received Special Recognition in the 4-H Electric Project and was named the designated representative of Forsyth County, an honor sponsored by Duke Power. In 1985 he received the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents 4-H Distinguished Service award.

Eddie was also very active with Sertoma International Forsyth County Chapter and served as President from 1998-2000. While on the Board he received several outstanding achievement awards.

After retirement from the Agricultural Extension Service, Eddie settled onto the family farm with Patty, raising beef cattle and growing crops to feed them. He was always available for community assistance.

He was the announcer for many horse shows over the years. He enjoyed just looking at livestock and appreciated their individual traits and personalities.

Eddie also continued in the role of service in retirement. In 2011 he received the NC State Davie County Volunteer of the Year award. Eddie served on the following Boards:

Farmington Volunteer Fire Department

Farmington Medical Center

Davie/Yadkin Valley Cattlemen's Association, President

NC Angus Association

NC Cattlemen's Association

Davie County Forage and Grassland Council

Davie County Cooperative Extension Advisory Council

Eddie worked with Soil Conservation after retirement and upgraded the farm based on current conservation recommendations.

He was most proud of his association with Davie County Farm Bureau, where he served as President for 18 years. As President, he worked with the Board to spearhead the building of the new Davie County Farm Bureau office and the implementation of the College Scholarship Fund for Davie County High School and Early College Graduates.

Visitation will be held at Lambert Funeral Home Saturday, February 15 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Service will be at First Baptist Church, Mocksville Sunday February 16 at 2:00 p.m. with a 30 minute visitation held before the Service. Burial will follow at Eaton's Baptist Church Cemetery alongside his parents.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider making a memorial donation in support of the Edward H. Leagans 4-H Equine Scholarship Endowment to the NC Agricultural Foundation, Campus Box 7645, NCSU, Raleigh, NC 27695-7645 or online at go.ncsu.edu/Leagans4H. Please include "Edward Leagans" in the memo line of check or note online.

Online condolences may be shared at www.lambertfuneralhomenc.com.