Landon C. Leonard

Landon Chase Leonard of Alexander was born Jan. 22, 1984, and died in his sleep March 21, 2008. Landon, a 2002 graduate of Bryant High School was the assistant manager of Advance Auto Parts in Benton.

Landon was building a Ford Mustang to race with the help of his many friends, who have now taken on the job of making sure Landon's car crosses the finish line at Pinks in Shreveport, La.

Landon is survived by his parents, Lannie and Debbie Leonard of Alexander; sister Connie Racette of Florida; grandmothers Ola Leonard of Little Rock and Melba Collins of Jacksonville; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Family comments: The family wishes to acknowledge Landon's special crew of friends; Daniel Hawthorn, Adam and Terra Burtram, Alan and Leslie Stout, Justin Leonard, Justin Wilbanks, Josh Ball, Joel and Heather Walker and driver Brian Beaton.