of Lexa, AR
June 6, 1971 - October 7, 2015
John Drennan, age 44, of Lexa, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2015 in Lexa. Johnny was born June 6, 1971 at Helena, Arkansas to the late Robert Drennan and the late Mary Jane Brown Drennan. He was a member of Lexa Baptist Church and worked as a farmer.
He is survived by his sister, Janice Wells of Lexa; two nephews, Kyle Wells and Trevor Wells; a host of aunts, uncles and friends; a very special aunt and uncle, Pat and Danny Patton; and a special companion, Pepper.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Jack Wells.
A service for Johnny Drennan will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 10, 2015 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena. Brother Tommy Jacobs will officiate.
Pallbearers are Eddie Rohrscheib, Hershell Schwantz, Trey Steiner, Scottie Ford, Corky Drennon and David Schwantz. Honorary pallbearers are Johnny's first cousins.
Memorials may be made to the UAMS Cancer Center, Lexa Baptist Church or to the charity of your choice.
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571.
It's been almost 6 years since you found your new home..i miss and love you as much as ever..you were my everything and no one could ever replace one single day we spent together..my heart is filled with so many memories of us and I wouldn't change any of it..it has really been different without you but you gave me 17 years of my best life and I will love you forever..💛
I was so sadden at the news of Johnnys passing.
He truly was a one of a kind.
every time I visited family in W.. Helena, I wud always go by and see my bud JD.
man u were such a precious soul and will be missed greatly.
I will always hold our memories dear to my heart.
Use to love to go mudding and kick out heels up I still have the necklace that you gave me in 1996 I will keep it always.
my condolences to your family.
With much love and respect.
Debbie
Jan, so sorry to hear about Johnny, may God bless you and give you comfort
Dear Janice and family, Geanie, Donna and I are sorry for the loss of family ties and your dear brother. Wish we could have been closer all these years and gotten to know you both better. Our prayer is that God will wrap his arms around each of you and comfort you. Aunt Mary, Geanie and Donna.
I worked with Johnny at Amerimax. He was a good friend and a good person.I will miss him and I am sure everyone else will.Rest in Peace J.D
in loving memory
Jan Iam so very sorry for your loss and the Familys.Johnny was such a great joy too be around when we came home to visit .He truely will be missed by all. Love to U and my thoughts and prayers.
Janice, and family,
It was a privledge to know Johnny. Always had a smile on his face and a pleasure to talk to. Never once while he was sick did I ever hear him complain. He was and will continue to be an inspiration. He will be missed. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
With a heavy heart, I am so sadden by your loss. But when I think of you, I have a huge smile on my face and laugh out loud. I spent many nights on the back of your tailgate, on a back road or pulling you out of a ditch in the middle of night. You were a fun, go with the flow, live life in the moment kind of guy. Everyone loved you!! As you are being laid to rest, you will be missed by all. Fly high by friend and keep putting a smile on everyone's face.
Such a sad occasion to say goodbye one of your former students. I know he faced difficulties with a lot of courage. Thoughts and prayers go out to the family at this time. May that void left by his passing be filled with many pleasant memories. Bill Givens
Revalation 21:3,4 says "With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his people. And God himself will be with them. And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”
One of my special nephews, I will love you always, thinking of you always.
Ruby Drennon
johnny, you will be missed terribly, i know i didn't always say it but i loved you. i remember spoiling you when you were just a baby. You enjoy the time now with all the family that have gone before you. i know you have that great smile and attitude as you always did1 i love you! RIP Johnny
So sorry for your loss.
Sending my condolences. Johnny was my classmate from kindergarten through graduation. Praying for the family.
Janice, Pat, Danny and other family members our condolences are with each of you. My heart hurts for you all. To lose a family member is so hard, but Johnny is no longer in pain, well, walking on streets of gold and looking down on each of you with such pride and smiles. I did not really know him, but he was at the beauty shop the last couple times I went and I just so enjoyed him. He did not appear to meet a stranger. Jan you been around a many year and I do love ya, and if I can do anything please do not hesitate to let me know.
Johnny was a sweet man who always looked out for me. He will be missed by all. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and everyone who took such good care of him during his illness.
My prayers are with the family. I will miss seeing John. He always had a positive attitude and always said he was doing great, even when I knew he wasn't feeling so good. He was truly a special person and I know that he really is feeling great now in the presence of Jesus.
Johnny was a joy to be around and so considerate of us ladies that worked with him at Amerimax. Sometimes he would come into my office and we sure had some good conversations. I know he will be missed. Prayers for the family and friends.
You'll always be in my heart. We had some really wonderful times together. Gonna miss that smile, laugh, and handsome face of yours so much. You were a very rare gem indeed. Could always make me laugh and smile, that smile of yours could light up a dark room. Sorry I wasn't there to see you or to say goodbye but I'm so glad we got to laugh and talk about the good ol days we had before you said goodbye to this world. That gave me some peace. You earned those wings sweetheart and I know your flying high! May God bless your sister and watch over her and her boys. Till we meet again. Kisses to heaven for you!
My prayers go out to all the family. Johnny was a great man. My daughter went to school with Johnny but I got to know John well when we work together at Amerimax. Always had a smile on his face and John always put a smile on my face. Johnny will be miss.
Got to know Johnny years ago from working with Jack at West Hornor. You couldnt help but like him. He always made you laugh. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. I know you are finally well again.RIP my friend.
Gods speed my friend. You will be missed.
I worked with Johnny at Amerimax..such a sweetheart! I know that he will be sorely missed..prayers for his family..
Johnny was such a Fun guy to be around. Playing golf with him was always a fun filed day. He was always smiling, and said as long as the sun was shining he was having a good day! Great Guy!! Thank you Lord for the joy he brought to his family and friends.
Johnny was a friend to most who knew him never seen him in a bad mood,always glad to see u an talk.Janice my thoughts an prayers are with u may the lord see u in this time an walk with u.Rest in peace my friend Johnny an God bless the family.Sincerely Rodney Laureles an family
Jan-I am so sorry to hear about your brother. I will be praying for you and hope one day when I come home I might get to come by and visit with you. Love you.
Johnny was such a special person. We pray for all at this time. May God bless.
Jan, I am sorry so to about Johnny. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Donna
Sorry to hear about Johnny. My condolences go out to the family. I remember him as a young vibrant outgoing person. I will keep your family in my prayers.
Johnny was my high school classmate and I have many fond memories of him. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.
It's hard to find the words that could express appropriately how special Johnny was to us. He was a great friend to Hershell. He will be missed - his smile, the sound of his voice, and his laughter. Kayli grew up knowing "JD" and she always loved him. Prayers and hugs to all of his family and friends.
I am praying for the family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. Johnny will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Just know we are here for you Janice and Kyle if you guys need anything.
Love Tead, Sharon and Megan
Jan,our thoughts and prayers for you at this difficult time. I know your brother was very special to you. May the God of all comfort be with you in the days ahead. God can and does give comfort and peace.
My memories of Johnny were playing golf at the Muni. He might not have played good, but he always had a good time! I'll remember his wonderful sense of humor and his easy going attitude.
What a wonderful guy Johnny was! Always had a smile on his face and a kind word to say no matter what was going on in his life. I will miss seeing him at the FSA office and our conversations. He was truly a good guy and if you ever stopped to hear him tell the testimony of his life; you were truly blessed and know that Johnny is flying high in heaven now! You will be missed! Prayers for comfort to all of his loved ones .
Thanks JD for being my best friend for the past 17 years. I will miss you but I am comforted by knowing that you are in a much better place....R.I.P.
RIP to our Barton classmate of 1990. And prayers to your family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you guys! Johnny was a wonderful friend to me for many years. He was a great person and I will truly miss him.