William Arthur Larance Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Funeral services for Mr. William Arthur Larance, age 75, of Dubach will be held at 11:00 AM Friday November 23, 2012 at New Prospect Baptist Church in Dubach, LA. Officiating the service will be Rev. Mickey Manning and Rev. Michael Sammons. Interment will follow at Hamilton Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Mr. Larance was born May 10, 1937 and passed away at his residence in Hilly on November 20, 2012 He was preceded in death by his parents: Blake and Loraine Larance; brother: Joel Larance; and brother-in-law: Hamp Bussey. Mr. Larance was a member of New Prospect Baptist Church. He served his country in the United States Army , was a life time member of the Masons, and a former Shriner. He was also a band Major at Ruston High. Mr. Larance enjoyed singing in a quartet, woodworking, gardening, working with his cattle, and spending time with his grandchildren and family. Mr. Larance was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He is survived by his wife Diann Larance; son: Gene Larance; daughter: Sharon Andrews and husband Tim; grandchildren: Emily Creech, Hailey Creech; Tanner Andrews, Lyndsey Larance and Paige Larance; sisters: Peggy Bussey and Carol Smith and husband Joe; 3 nieces and 3 nephews. Visitation will be held from 9:30 AM to service time 11:00 AM Friday November 23, 2012 at New Prospect Baptist Church in Dubach, LA Online condolence may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com