February 6, 1945 - November 28, 2024

Walter Johnson, 79, of Marianna, Arkansas passed away into the arms of Jesus on Thursday November 28, 2024. He was born on Tuesday February 6, 1945 to Cam Johnson and Zula Mann Johnson in Marianna, Arkansas.

Walter is survived by his daughter, Sherry Weatherford (Eddy) of Marianna, Arkansas; two grandchildren, Amber Saltsgaver (Richie) of Marianna, Arkansas and Nathan Spain (Natalie) of Palestine, Arkansas; seven great grandchildren, Skylar, Sydney, Peyton, Mason, Drake, Hailey and Maci Ann; brother, John Johnson (Janie) of Marianna, Arkansas; three sisters, Roberta Paulman of Brickey's, Arkansas, Commie Benham of Marianna, Arkansas and Rose Edmonson (Tommy) of Lufkin, Texas; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Johnson; son, Michael Johnson; his parents, Cam Johnson and Zula Mann Johnson and nine brothers, Jack Johnson, Virgil (Monk) Johnson, Delbert Johnson, Labborn Johnson, R.C. Johnson, Huey Johnson, J.C (Jay) Johnson, Roger Johnson and Kim Johnson.

Funeral service for Walter will be Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. A visitation will be held one hour prior. Interment will be at Marianna Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will be Nathan Spain, George Saltsgaver, Allen Jones, Joe Askew, Timothy Turley, Caden Johnson and Mark Johnson. Honorary pallbearer will be Tra Honeycutt.

Services will be directed by the staff of Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870)-572-2571. Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
621 West Chestnut Street
Marianna, AR  72360
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com