Jerry Thomas Legas, age 60, passed away Tuesday August 28, 2018 at Fullerton Care Center in Fullerton, NE.

Jerry was born March 5, 1958 in North Platte to Nickolas William and Esther Marie (Carland) Legas. He attended Unit 16 and The Opportunity Center in the early mid 1970s. he was a special person who enjoyed country music, Nebraska football and WWE wrestling. He was a loving son and brother and will be dearly missed.

Jerry is survived by 4 brothers, Chris (Bobbie) Legas, Nick (Dawn) Legas, and George Legas all of North Platte, and James Legas of Fullerton, NE; a special aunt, Clara Negley of North Platte; 2 sisters Rosemary Schrotberger of North Platte, and Clara Amanda Legas of Fullerton, NE; as well as numerous other aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Nickolas and Esther Legas; brother Donald; and fraternal and maternal grandparents.

Memorials are suggested in his name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com . Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday August 31, 2018 at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery with Reverend Ned Cooper officiating. Visitation will be from noon until 8:00 p.m. Thursday August 30, 2018 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.