September 5, 1940 - November 18, 2021
Mack Randle Johnson, 81, a resident of Benton, AR passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021. ''Uncle Mack is walking on two good legs and at peace with himself and all our loved ones in heaven.''
Mack was born in Grange, Arkansas to Claude C. and Ethel Johnson. After graduating high school in Strawberry, Arkansas he served our country in the United States Army. He later retired from AO Smith after 30 years to enjoy his many hobbies. He was an award-winning Master Gardener, crafter, square dancer, and yodeler for friends and family. He considered his nieces and nephews to be his own children and never missed events in their lives. He was a member of Oak Park Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother Billy Van Johnson; sister- in- Law Louise Johnson; a nephew, Jerry Van Johnson; and a great-niece Jessica Jones Goff.
Those left to cherish his memory are his two sisters; Erma Jean Goff of Harrison, AR and Louene Simmons of Batesville, AR; nieces and nephews Vicki Henley (Larry) of Harrison, AR, Toby Finster of Batesville, AR; Tim Goff (Jay) of Houston, TX; Ricky Johnson (Lisa) of Breckenridge, TX; Tina Davis (Carley) of Camden, AR; Kim Schwartz (Scott) of Louisville, KY; Great Nieces and Nephews; Jeremy Sharp (Amber); Chelsea Roaden (Jared); Bentlea Schwartz; Carter Schwartz; Tyler Burt (Charlie); Casey McClellan (Will); and precious Great Grand Nieces Frankie McClellan; Trinity Sharp and Lily Sharp. He also loved his Dog, Maverick more than most anything. He had many other relatives and friends who will remember and miss him always.
The funeral will be held at Oak Park Baptist Church Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at 10:00 am, with Pastor Gary O'Neal officiating. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery near Cave City at 2:00 pm with Pastor Carley Davis officiating. There will also be visitation at the Roller Alcoa Funeral Home Monday, November 29, 2021 from 5-7.
Pallbearers will be Bob Pilkington, Joe Don Broadway, Bob McClarty, Eddie Glenn, Ernie Flowers, and Sam Hilterbrand.
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Diane Caple
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
I was sad to hear of Mack's passing and didn't know about it until after the service or I would definitely have come to honor him. I worked with Mack for 15 years, but he was much more than a co-worker. He was one of my very favorite people there and I considered him a friend. After we were both retired, I saw him a couple of times at plant sales and got me a big hug! I am glad he is with Jesus now but I know many will miss him. My condolences to and prayers for all.
carol souza
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
you will be sadley missed Rest in peace
Jerry and Ginny Short
Monday, November 29, 2021
Mack was always smiling and good natured. He never complained or said anything bad about anybody. He said he was a lifelong bachelor. He enjoys his family ( nieces and nephews) He was always fun to be around. He loved square dancing , gardening ( he was a master gardener) and he always had chickens . He bring eggs to square dance to sell to other sqsure dancers. He enjoyed his life. And we enjoyed him when he was in a square.
Laura Turner
Monday, November 29, 2021
I had the pleasure of attending church with Mack at Oak Park. Mack and I had a wonderful banter about organ music, keyboards and the piano. I was very saddened to hear about his passing. I will very much miss our joking around on Sunday Mornings. Love and prayers for you all.
Carolyn Birdsong
Monday, November 29, 2021
I met Mack when he took square dance lessons and always enjoyed dancing with him. I invited him every year to our Maverick Mixer Square Dance Club Amateur Night to yodel and we always enjoyed it. I knew he was a highly regarded master gardner and loved talking with him about his different plants. He even said he enjoyed my pics from my yard on Facebook, which I felt was a high compliment! I still have a pair of his gourd earrings I bought at his own booth at the MG plant sale. He was always happy and smiled all the time. You'll be missed Mack but I know you're doing some serious square dancing!
Paula Hartner
Sunday, November 28, 2021
Many of the plants in our yard came from his cuttings. Be at peace.
Marcia Wilson
Sunday, November 28, 2021
Mack was the ultimate Southern gentleman, who just happened to yodel!! He could get anything to grow, and was always glad to share his plants with any and all who expressed an interest. His kind spirit will be missed at Saline County Master Gardener meetings. Rest In Peace, Mack.
Phyllis Moore
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Such a sweet man I am so sorry to hear this. Mac always visited my neighbors, Sam and Susan Hilterbrand. Several years ago a plant showed up on my front doorstep, I had no idea what it was or how it got there. Couple days later Mac drove by my house and saw me outside, came up and introduced himself, Told me he was the one who had left the plant, it was a ginger plant ,I still have it in my backyard against my privacy fence. Mac and I became instant friends. He always stopped to visit if he saw me working outside. I have missed him a lot lately and I had no idea he had been sick. Rest in peace dear friend.
Sherry Faulkner
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Mack aka Cowboy could put a dead stick in the ground and it would grow and bloom. Always was willing to give any gardener a "cutting" and instruct them how to grow the plant. Won many ribbons at Saline County Fair for his plants and displays. Friends had to be careful not to say they liked something they saw at his house else he would want to give it to them. See you in heaven Mack.
Susan Hilterbrand
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
We all loved Mack. He loved coming to our house and pampering the horses by brushing them and sometimes riding them
Had chicken at our house once too
He named them and they would let him pick them up and pet them
He has them all named.