John McNeil Rust

Background

Rust, John McNeil was born on January 14, 1927 in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States. Son of Henry Harris and Clara Anise (Taylor) Rust.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Biological Science, Oklahoma State University, 1956; Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Oklahoma State University, 1958; Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Oklahoma State University, 1958.

Career

Veterinarian, Summer Grove Animal Hospital, Shreveport, since 1958. Consultant in animal care VA Medical Center, Shreveport, 1962-1984. Director animal resources Louisiana State University Medical School, Shreveport, 1981-1984.

Achievements

• John McNeil Rust has been listed as a noteworthy Veterinarian by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

District chairman Arrowhead, Boy Scouts American, Shreveport, 1970-1976. Campaign worker Mayor of Shreveport Campaign, 1992-1994, Commissioner of Agriculture Campaign, Louisiana, 1982-1994. President Men's Brotherhood 1st Church, Waskom, Texas, 1995-1997.

First lieutenant United States Army, 1950-1953. Member American Veterinary Medical Association, Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association (life), Northern Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association, National Cattlemens Association (charter).

Interests

• Avocations: boating, horse riding and carriage driving, church activities.

Connections

Married Dorothy Spearman, February 15, 1953 (divorced April 1991). Children: Carole Marie, Vernon Wayne, Mark Harris, Kenneth Spearman. Married Yvonne Young, September 18, 1992.

Father:

Henry Harris Rust

Mother:

Clara Anise (Taylor) Rust

Spouse:

Yvonne Young

Spouse:

Dorothy Spearman

child:

Mark Harris Rust

child:

Vernon Wayne Rust

child:

Carole Marie Rust

child:

Kenneth Spearman Rust