Joseph Paul (JP) Leveritt

Joseph Paul (JP) Leveritt, 96, of Bryant, former physical trainer to President Harry Truman, died July 12 at Little Rock. Leveritt became a physical therapist at Baptist Hospital in the 60's where he retired and throughout his life he also worked as a potter, focusing on utilitarian pottery made on the wheel. He is survived by his companion of many years, Ann Rogers of Bryant; two sons, Bryan Leveritt of Mobile, Ala. and Alan Leveritt of Little Rock; grandchildren, Mark Leveritt, Amy Steele, Alan Leveritt, Lila Leveritt, Ethan Leveritt; and a number of great-grandchildren. A family memorial service was held July 18 at the Leveritt family farm in North Pulaski County. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.