of Shirley, AR
February 19, 1938 - October 8, 2020
Bennie Ray Johnson, 82, of Shirley, Arkansas passed away at his home Thursday, October 8, 2020. He was born February 19, 1938 in Shirley, Arkansas to James ''Albert'' and Ruthie Belle (Babcock) Johnson. Bennie enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting and most of all dancing. He was a member of Shirley First Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Anna Mae (Bolden) Johnson, both parents, brothers; Grover Johnson, Bill Johnson, John Johnson, sisters; Hazel Parker, Maxine Cullum, Addie Mae Wood and Hester Turney.
Left to cherish Bennie's memory are his children; Terri Boone and husband Don of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, Tammy Sutterfield and husband James of Shirley, Arkansas, David Johnson and wife Rebecca of Clinton, Arkansas, three granddaughters; Brandy Mooney and Chad, Cheyenne Thrasher and Dustin, Kishia Frazier and Cody, five great-grandsons; Dakota Mooney, Brayden Mooney, Brycen Thrasher, Tucker Thrasher and Denton ''Scooter'' Thrasher, siblings; Norma Ruth New, Dale Johnson, Jack Johnson, Sue Bailey and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Visitation will be Saturday, October 10, 220 at 10:00am, with a family only service following at 11:00am with Brother Danny Griffin officiating. Interment will be at the Davis Special Cemetery beside the love of his life, Anna Mae.
Pallbearers are Mark Johnson, Chad Mooney, Dakota Mooney, Brayden Mooney, Hunter Johnson, and Cody Frazier. Honorary pallbearers are Clifton Bolden, Dale Johnson and Jimmy Johnson.
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We are complying with the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines and limiting indoor funeral and visitation attendance to 66 percent of facility capacity at one time. All attendees must provide and wear their own masks before entering.
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37 Condolence(s)
Tina Treece Parker
Monday, October 12, 2020
He was a kind man who always had a smile on his face! He will truly be missed! Thoughts and prayers going out to the family!
Morris and Terri Prislovsky
Saturday, October 10, 2020
So sorry to hear about Bennie. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Patty Eubanks Anthony
Saturday, October 10, 2020
Terri and family, I am so very sorry, my heart is so heavy for you and your family. May the Lord wrap His arms around you and give you comfort and peace. Praying for you and your family ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™
Kay (Geer) Weaver
Saturday, October 10, 2020
Bennie and Anna were good friends
To my family. They were fun people
Will miss them. God bless the family
Love you all
Tonya boyd
Saturday, October 10, 2020
We will miss you dearly uncle uncny Love you so much. Prayers from the girls and I.
Dana Hicks
Saturday, October 10, 2020
I am so saddened by the news of Benny's passing. We used to run across Benny every evening when we went walking down to the lake on Eglantine Road, almost like clockwork. He was always such a friendly man with a big smile every time we saw him! My condolences to the family and prayers for strength to see you through this difficult time.
Bob and Betty Bradley
Saturday, October 10, 2020
Sorry to hear of Benny's passing. He and Bob were lifetime neighbors and friends. The Bradleys and Johnsons spent many nights at each others homes. His Mom and Dad were always special to them. Bob talks about all the good cookies and home made bread they ate while there. Terry, I know you and Mary have been classmates for most of your lifes You all have our deepest sympathy, , I too remember when we all learned to square dance.
Paul and Candace Smith
Saturday, October 10, 2020
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. He will be greatly missed
Jerel & Kathleen Brown
Saturday, October 10, 2020
Your your in our thoughts and prayers. Lots of great memories of Benny and Anna Mae.
Clay, Becca & Colt River Clark
Saturday, October 10, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Love, hugs and prayers for you all.
Karol Johnson Larsen
Saturday, October 10, 2020
It was a privilege to get to know your dad. We sure had some good times and lots of memories in Branson and Nashville and at the local rodeo. And of course out dancing! He was a delight. You are in my prayers.
Shantal Lewis Fikes
Saturday, October 10, 2020
My thoughts & prayers are with y’all.
Shantal, Trace, & Kasen Fikes
Mark Williams and family
Saturday, October 10, 2020
My prayers are with you all! He was a very special man
Nan&Kendall Fancher & family
Friday, October 9, 2020
I'm so sorry to hear about Uncle Benny, I wish I could of made it back there. Will keep you all in my prayers.ðŸ™
Judi Mckay
Friday, October 9, 2020
I am very sorry for your families loss. I loved dancing with Benny at the old street dances! He will be missed.
Ben Hunt
Friday, October 9, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss. I thought the world of Benny. It meant a lot that he was the first person to come check on me when I had surgery. Know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I’m so sorry I can’t make visitation but if you need anything just let me know
Sammy & Rita Collums
Friday, October 9, 2020
So sorry to hear about the passing of Bennie. Sammy & Bennie were very good friends and go way back. We both enjoyed him at the dances. Always happy to see us and always had a wonderful smile.
Carlene Rushing
Friday, October 9, 2020
So sorry for your families loss prayers for all
Georgie Murphree
Friday, October 9, 2020
Bennie will be missed. He was loved by so many.
So sorry for your loss. Him and Anna are have a ball now.
Love you all
God Bless All
Jody Bane
Friday, October 9, 2020
So sorry to see this. Love all family. Benny & Anna taught a group of us young couples how to square dance. We had a great time . Terri, Tammy, & David. In my thoughts & prayers.
Ken Sowers
Friday, October 9, 2020
I know Benny and Anna Mae are scootin a boot together again. RIP buddy!
Brenda Passmore
Friday, October 9, 2020
Teri, David and Tammy, I wish I had magic words to fix this pain for your families, but there are none. Our parents are our foundation and when they are gone it feels like we are swaying in the wind. Let your many good memories bring you comfort. Praying for the Lord to sustain you through it all. Much love, Brenda
Calla Linn and Family
Friday, October 9, 2020
So very sorry! youâ€Johnson’s†have been dear
To me for many years RIP Benny
Thoughts and prayers. 😥
Marilyn Whitley
Friday, October 9, 2020
To Bennies Family I send my sympathy so sweet to hear all the great memories. Usually only time I saw Bennie was at funerals but still enjoyed the big ole smile.
Diana Burgess
Friday, October 9, 2020
May the memories of your dad give you strength in the days that lie ahead.
Rusty and Lori Meazle
Friday, October 9, 2020
We are so saddened to hear this news. Benny and Anna Mae were such friends to my mom and dad. Some of my fondest memories include them both. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sharon WestermanS
Friday, October 9, 2020
So sorry for your loss.
Sue Bradford Wallace
Friday, October 9, 2020
My Condolences. I’m so sorry for your loss. Kent and I always thought a lot of AnnaMae and Benny. I saw Benny a few years ago and danced and visited with him. It was good to see him. RIP Benny.
Richard Rowley and Amy Grilliot
Friday, October 9, 2020
My favorite memory of ole Bennie was square dancing at the street dances. I’m miss my old buddy. Rest In Peace and God bless the family
Cody jones
Friday, October 9, 2020
To all my family in Shirley, you are in my family's thoughts. The world is a little less bright today. Benny will be missed greatly! We love you all.
Marta Francisco Cannon
Friday, October 9, 2020
Uncle Benny will truly be missed. Much prayers for comfort for all of the family. Will cherish memories of Branson trips and going dancing with him. 💕
Jim & Vickie Whisenant
Friday, October 9, 2020
We are praying for you all during this most difficult time. Heaven gained another angel. He will be missed.
Sherrie Sowers
Friday, October 9, 2020
RIP Benny, you were one of my favorite dancers~ we’ve had some fun times and lots of laughter. You loved your wife and missed her tremendously. I bet you two are cuttin it up in heaven! You were super proud of your family, always telling me something about those grandkids! You always had a smile on your face. You will be missedâ¤ï¸
Lacy Bradford
Friday, October 9, 2020
If you never got to watch a sunrise on the front porch and Bennie and Anna Mae Johnson's house, you missed out. I have so many great memories from time spent in their home, from using Anna Mae's Aqua Net Hairspray as a blowtorch, to late night move marathons, to all-night card games, to learning to ride a motorcycle (or failure in my case), to prom balloons filed with acetylene gas instead of helium, to scavenger hunts, to many days of skipped school spent on the lake, to good food, to great advice, to epic four-wheeler riding adventures that always ended with Anna Mae making sure we all had enough money for B&G Pizza, to a stain on that front porch I can never live down from an unfortunate night of overindulging on Purple Passion. There house is one of the houses that built me. I will never forget their love for a whole community of kids who considered them as family! RIP Bennie Johnson!
Shirley Johnson
Friday, October 9, 2020
So sorry to hear about your dad, Terry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Catherine Akers
Friday, October 9, 2020
Terri and family, I was saddened to hear of Benny's passing but I know that Anna Mae was there to meet him. No longer in misery here but rejoicing with family and friends!!!!i
Diana Jones
Friday, October 9, 2020
I will miss this guy. We enjoyed giving each other a hard time. Benny was a good guy. Prayers for the family. I will miss him tootin his horn everytime he passed through Eglantine.