A memorial service for Mr. Floyd Sonny Ellerman of the Douglas Community will be held at 2:30 PM Friday, November 16, 2012 at the Douglas United Methodist Church., Officiating the service will be Rev Jeremy Jones assisted by Rev. Rolly Walker. Private graveside service will be held at Douglas Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. . Mr. Ellerman was born December 19, 1932 and passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents Floyd and Maude Ellerman; and sister: Christine Carpenter. Mr. Ellerman was a member of the Douglas United Methodist Church and a former Ruston High teacher; he was the first director of Ruston Vo-Tech. School. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Peggy Holstead Ellerman; son: Dwayne Ellerman and wife Tracie; daughter: Jeanne Teague and Husband Gary all of Douglas Community; granddaughters: Aubri Teague and Kori Teague; sister –in-law: Beth Brewster of West Monroe and several nieces and nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be Ricky Edmiston, Tony Osbon, Gerald Bartlett, Don Cheek, Danny Hancock, and the Kingdom Seekers Sunday School Class at Douglas United Methodist Church. Memorials may be made to Douglas United Methodist Church Building Fund. Visitation will be from 5-7 PM Thursday, November 15, 2012 at Douglas United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com