of Little Rock, AR
May 7, 1936 - May 21, 2022
Jere W. Johnson passed away Saturday, May 21st, 2022. He was born May 7th, 1936 in Little Rock, AR to Ezell and Myrtle Johnson. The Johnson family moved to Little Rock in 1935 from Tennessee. He graduated from LRCHS in 1954. He worked for the Rock Island RR for 12 years before moving on to work for the USPS in 1965 and retired in 1997. He also retired from the Air National Guard at LRAFB after 20 years of service.
Jere is survived by his wife of 63 years, Marge; 2 sons, Michael (Dianne) and Mark; 2 grandsons, Jake and Brian (Candace); a great-grandson; 5 great-granddaughters, many close nieces and nephews and his cousin, Harold ''Bo'' Algee, who was like a brother to him. He is preceded in death by his 3 sisters, Gladys Pearson, Sybill Goss, Lorraine Armstrong and a brother, William ''Bill'' Johnson (Pat), along with a cousin he considered his sister, Virginia Dancy (Jim).
Jere will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He had a kind heart and a dry sense of humor which he passed on to his children and their children.
Jere loved baseball and the history of Little Rock and its numerous railroads over the years. He cherished his lifelong childhood and work friendships and stayed in touch with these friends throughout their lives.
A celebration of life will be held at Roller-Chenal Chapel, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, AR 72211 at 2:00p.m, Saturday, June 4th, 2022.
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8 Condolence(s)
Joyce Whittecar Brewer
Saturday, June 4, 2022
I am sorry to hear from my dear friend, Linda Dicus, about the passing of a dear friend, Jere Johnson. I knew him when I was a student at Little Rock Central High School. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
Robert C. Johnson
Saturday, June 4, 2022
He was a wonderful uncle. I wish I could have spent more time with him.
Elaine Goss
Friday, May 27, 2022
All my love to all of you.
I spent several days this week in the ER with colitis and then 3 days in bed.
Kim Bell - Stephens
Friday, May 27, 2022
You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Steve Woodall
Friday, May 27, 2022
I am sorry for your loss. You guys were wonderful neighbors and friends. Jere was always nice to us and treated all of us kids well. Good memories of those days.
Bill Pearson Sr.
Thursday, May 26, 2022
He was one of the most honorable men I've ever known. He was a joy to be around and honestly, made this world a better place. I am blessed to be able to call him family. I feel that he and his brother and Sisters were the closest to being a saint as a human could be. The world will truly mourn the loss of such a wonderful man. I pray for peace and unity for his wife, children, and grandchildren that were so very close with him and will continue to remember and love the man he was.
Sonny Bell
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Harold and Debbie Loetscher
Thursday, May 26, 2022
We are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for all of you.