Haskel Lavaughn Roshong's Obituary
Funeral services for Haskel Lavaughn Roshong, 80 of Leesville, will be held at 5:30 p.m. Friday, September 6, 2013, in the Cooper Baptist Church with Rev. Edgar Evans officiating. Burial will follow in the Cooper Cemetery under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville.
Visitation will be held Thursday, September 05, 2013 from 5-9p.m. in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home and on Friday, September 6, from 9a.m. until service time in the church.
Lavaughn the son of Loyce & Essie Suggs Roshong was born on September 23, 1932, in Texas. He passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2013, at his home in Leesville.
Mr. Roshong worked as a mechanic for Pierce Tire Company before being drafted into the United States Army in 1954. After his time serving his country he worked for Elmer Brannon at his service station. In 1957 he opened Roshong’s Garage. Mr. Roshong was also a School Bus Driver for the Vernon Parish School Board for 50 years, and served on the Vernon Parish Police Jury for 12 years. His passion was deer hunting with his dogs. He especially loved his special dog Maggie who he rescued from the pound.
Mr. Roshong was preceded in death by his parents: Loyce & Essie Roshong; Two Sons: Dennis Roshong & Donnie Roshong; Brother: Ernest Roshong; Two Sisters: Ester Hollis, & Velma Jackson.
He is survived by: His wife of 60 years: Melva Roshong of Leesville; His Children: Dean & Bobby Roshong, Danny & Kay Roshong, and Darlene Roshong all of Leesville; Two Brothers: Loman Roshong and Leslie Roshong both of Leesville; One Sister: Frances Orr of Shreveport, La.; Grandchildren: Kandi Moss & husband Peter, Brandon Roshong & wife, Jessie, Adrean Hilton, Tyler Roshong, Tim Prather, and Gilbert Prather; twelve grandchildren and Very Special Friends: Nolen & Kathy Hicks of Ft. Smith, Arkansas.
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