POWDERLY – Jewell Victory “Vickie” LeGrand, of Powderly, passed away on February 11, 2026, at the age of 82 at Sayre Christian Village in Lexington, Kentucky. He was Born on August 19, 1943, in Muhlenberg County. He graduated Drakesboro High School in 1962. He enlisted in the United States Army and served from 1962 to 1965. He married Linda Lile on July 30, 1966. Together they were married for more than 59 years.
Jewell had many jobs throughout his life: automotive assembly line worker, coal miner, truck driver, but most importantly pastor and preacher. He was pastor to several churches in both Muhlenberg and Ohio counties. He was a member of Mercer Baptist Church.
Jewell was preceded in death by his parents, Charles LeGrand and Merle LeGrand; two brothers, Charles “Buddy” LeGrand and Gerald “Bo” LeGrand; three sisters, Shirley Arnold, Betty Riley, and Mary Ann Stoakley.
Jewell is survived by his wife, Linda LeGrand; sons, Steven (Jill) LeGrand, Michael (Tracey) LeGrand; granddaughters, Noelle LeGrand, Kirsten LeGrand; grandsons, Hayden LeGrand, Coleman LeGrand, John LeGrand; one great-grandson, Krew LeGrand; and one brother, James “Winkie” LeGrand.
Funeral services will be Monday, February 16, 2026, at 12:00PM at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City with Brother Ron Noffsinger officiating. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 10:00AM to 12:00PM before the funeral services. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com
