Vernon J. Leachman Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA. Funeral services for Vernon J. Leachman, age 86, of Ruston, LA. will be held 11:00 A.M Wednesday May 2, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Ruston, LA. Officiating will be Minister Alan Robertson. Interment will follow at Douglas Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston, LA. Mr. Leachman was born May 21, 1920 in Choudrant, LA. and passed away April 29, 2007 in Monroe, LA. Vern was a Veteran of WWII and served as a member of the National Guard 204th Battalion. He was preceded in death by wife June Leachman, his parents, and several brothers and sisters. He is survived by sons: Jerome Leachman and wife Pam of Ruston , Daryl Leachman of Houston, TX., Jackie Archer and wife Beth of Ruston,; daughters: Denise Maxwell of Baton Rouge, LA., Janet Johnson of Monroe, LA. and Paula Godwin and husband John of Calhoun, LA.; grandchildren Jason Leachman, Rachel Roach, Jennifer Ward, Morgan Yocom, Caleb and Kaitlin Leachman, Holly Johnson, Ashley and Emily Archer, and Johanna Godwin; several great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Scott Richardson, Laster Leachman, Delane Leachman, Jason Leachman, Gary Walker and Nick Roach. In Lieu of flowers please send memorials to West Ouachita Senior Citizens Garden Project or charity of donors Choice Visitation will be Tuesday May 1, 2007 from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA. On line condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpartickfuneralhomes.com