of Maumelle, AR
June 25, 1931 - December 27, 2015
Major Richard F. Leisman, United States Air Force, Retired, 84, of Maumelle, Arkansas died on December 27, 2015. He was born June 25, 1931 to the late Ruth and Herman Leisman in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Gettysburg College in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania where he was in ROTC. After graduating, he went into the Airforce to pursue his dream of flying. He eventually ended up at Little Rock Air Force from Korea. It was there that he met the love of his life, Carolyn ''Bojjie'' Morgan, a nurse from Spadra,
Arkansas. They married at LRAFB Chapel in 1958 and had two children, Martha Kay and Eric Morgan. After many transfers, Dick ended his Airforce career at Barksdale Airforce Base as a B-52 pilot. They eventually came back to Arkansas and lived in Maumelle for 30 years. He will be remembered as a kind, loyal and generous person.
He is survived by his wife, children and sister, Katherine Harkins (John) of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; sisters-in-law Rachel Johnson (Harold) of Clarksville, Barbara Morgan of Clarksville and two nieces and nine nephews that he adored.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shepherd of Peace Lutheran Church, where Richard is a charter member.
Services are 12:00 P.M., Monday, January 4, 2016 at Shepherd of Peace Lutheran Church, 449 Millwood Circle, Maumelle, Arkansas 72113. Entombment will be at 11:00 A.M. prior to the service at Riverwood Memorial Gardens in Maumelle. Arrangements by Roller-Chenal Funeral Homes, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas 72211, (501) 224-8300.
Carolyn, I did not hear your news until after the service. It was a joy to get to know you both when he was at The Lakes in Maumelle. He was a delight and brightened the mealtimes for my parents (Cort and Melva Wagnon). You are in my prayers and I know that Mom and Dad were happy to see him again in Heaven!
Had many fun times with Dick. Will miss his infectious smile and laughter!
Au revoir, monsieur!
Rich, Ceiling and visibility unlimited.
Godspeed to heaven.
It was a joy to bring Dick Holy Communion and minister to him. His huge heart and BIG smile will be missed! God is with you on this last 'High Flight'! God comfort you Carolyn and family with His presence and peace!
Bojjie, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know our love and prayers are with you and your children in this difficult time. Love, Mary Lee and Tommy