of Bryant, AR
May 6, 1945 - June 7, 2025
Johnny Lee Cupples was born May 6, 1945 in Hughes, AR and he went to be with the Lord June 7, 2025 in Benton, AR
He was preceded in death by his Father and Mother, Wallace and Addie Beatrice Cupples of Hughes, AR and Great Grandson, Brooks Angele.
He is survived by his Wife, Gayle Cupples of Bryant, AR; Brothers, Rick Cupples of West Memphis, AR, Keith Cupples and Diane of Proctor, AR, Warren Cupples and Kathleen of Marion, AR; His Bonus children, John Mooney and Robin of El Dorado, AR, Gay Gasaway and Barry of Springdale, AR, Allen Higginbotham and Sheray of Sherwood, AR; Grandsons, Ben Higginbotham and Katie of Ward, AR, Trey Mooney and Brittany of El Dorado, AR, Richard Mooney of El Dorado, AR, Kelle Gasaway of Fort Smith, AR, Grayson and Jonathan Higginbotham of Sherwood, AR; Granddaughter, Morgan Angele and John of Greenbrier, AR; Great Grandsons. Sean Erderly, Luke Erderly and Mallory, Avery and Ty Higginbotham and Baylor Angele; Great Granddaughters, Rebecca Erderly, August Higginbotham and Murphy Mooney; Great-Great Grandson, Levi Erderly; along with many other family members, disciples and friends.
Johnny was an Army Helicopter Medic, a finish Carpenter, furniture maker and the eldest of four brothers. After experiencing radical life change through the Gospel of Jesus, Johnny devoted the last 23 years of his life to discipleship, starting and leading Celebrate Recovery Ministries and other Gospel centered ministries. God used Johnny to disciple and train others to take the lead in these ministries across the state of Arkansas. Johnny loved reading God's word and sharing what God revealed to him with others. He was committed to sharing the hope of Jesus with as many people as he could. Even in his last months, he found excitement being transferred to different hospitals. Johnny saw this as God paving the path for him to share Jesus with a new group of people. If you were ever in ministry with Johnny, or worked on a construction project with him, you knew that Johnny always wanted to do things well. He loved his wife, Gayle and the bonus family that God provided him. He proudly wore the name Papa!
In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations are made to the Ministry, Celebrate Recovery of Holland Chapel, 15523 I-30, Benton, AR 72015.
Visitation will be held at Holland Chapel 15523 I-30, Benton, AR on Wednesday, June 11th at 9-10am.
Funeral service will be at Holland Chapel in Benton on Wednesday, June 11th at 10am. Burial service will be at Crittenden Memorial Park 2206 US-64, Marion, AR on Wednesday at 3pm.
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27 Condolence(s)
Richard Groves
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Jon was a good friend of mine in Hardy Ar when he lived there out close to the old Razorback restaurant .. Super awesome guy built a deck for me on back of my then home solid as a rock this thing was.. Jon would say it takes 3 screws to secure the decking boards don’t bow up like pine lumber wants to do.. Just enjoyed my time with him always a gentleman to my wife and kids.. I was so pleased to read he had devoted his life to the lord I knew Jon had that in him I remember talking to him several different times about the lord I knew he was a believer.. Was the weirdest thing Jon just showed up in my mind today just like he was standing there with that big smile! I had to look him up although I hadn’t really thought much about him in sometime but when I pulled this up I knew without a doubt I was meant to see this the good lord still at work! Rest well my friend sry we didn’t get to caught up! Your hillbilly buddy Richard
Sheila Lence
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Keith & Dianne, I'm so sorry for your loss. Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers. Love y'all!
Brenda Russell
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Well, you meet our Jesus face to face. Thank you for all prayers and support you gave me. See you again some day. Gail, I'm praying for you and your family. May God gave you His peace during this time.
Mike & Debbie Greer
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Love & prayers for Gayle & family. We will miss our buddy deeply but we rejoice in his home going, being with his Lord and family that we t before him.
Ps 34:18
Patsy Cook Cromeans
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
A true friend that will truly be missed. We grew up as friends right next door to each other. We had a fun childhood and good school mates. My prayers to the family.
MALCOLM ROBERT GRAVETTE
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Johnny and I did not serve together but we served at the same time and same place.
Johnny carried a medical bag while I carried a rifle.
Whenever the shooting started, I ran for cover, Johnny ran to the wounded.
While I looked for someone to shoot, Johnny looked for someone to save.
Most people think it takes great courage to be in a gunfight, imagine the courage it takes to go to a gunfight without a gun.
Johnny was one of the victims of that war. He made some serious mistakes, some bad decisions.
The war never ended for Johnny and at the end of his life he was still looking for the wounded, for someone to save.
He was my friend and a brother.
Mac Gravette
SGT USMC
Jeff Stark
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Johnny was a good friend and a true servant of God. He will be missed, but we will certainly see him again in Heaven. I am praying for Gayle and the family during this time of grief.
Jerry &Mary McNeer
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Praying for Gayle and all the family that you will find peace and comfort knowing Johnny is with his Lord 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️
Charlie Lawrence
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
RIP old friend.
June Cupples Quinton
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Johnny always had a smile on his face and ready to give me a hug when he saw me. Prayers for Gayle and family.
KAYE WILLENBERG
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Matthew 25:23. In this verse, a master is addressing one of his servants who has been entrusted with talents (or assets) and used them wisely. The lord commends the servant for his faithfulness and promises him increased responsibility and the opportunity to enter into the joy of his master.
YOU HAVE ENTERED INTO THE JOY OF OUR MASTER YOU HAVE HEARD WELL DONE GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT MAY WE LIVE UP TO YOUR LEGACY AND MAKE JESUS AND YOU PROUD REST IN LOVE JOHNNY WE WILL KEEP GAYLE SURROUNDED 💙💙💙💙
Kaye Willenberg
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Matthew 25:23. In this verse, a master is addressing one of his servants who has been entrusted with talents (or assets) and used them wisely. The lord commends the servant for his faithfulness and promises him increased responsibility and the opportunity to enter into the joy of his master.
Dana
Monday, June 9, 2025
Aunt Gayle, so sorry for your loss. You and the family are in my prayers. Love you
Pamela Blessing
Monday, June 9, 2025
I am so sorry for the loss of Johnny.
His name and memory will carried on by the many people he loved and touched through his own life and those he ministered to as the Lord led him.
Love and prayers for all.
Pamela Blessing
Becky Howell
Monday, June 9, 2025
Keith so sorry for your loss. Love you and Dianna
Mike & Debbie Greer
Monday, June 9, 2025
Love & prayers for Gayle & family. We will miss our buddy deeply but we rejoice in his home going, being with his Lord and family that we t before him.
Ps 34:18
Jennifer Chronister
Monday, June 9, 2025
Johnny met me in a grave one Thursday night in July almost 7yrs ago at CR and introduced me to my new life in Christ. I’ve never looked back. I am GRATEFUL for his love for Jesus, it saved my life. I’m thankful for our conversations & prayers together. 💙🙏💙
Sarah Womble
Monday, June 9, 2025
Gayle, so glad you and Johnny had the time you did together. Sending love and prayers.
Sarah Ruth
Tommy Cupples
Monday, June 9, 2025
Johnny Cupples had a huge hand in me becoming a Christian. He and I ran around together before we were saved by Jesus. He was saved first and would take me to church knowing I wasn’t sober of illegal substances but he never judged me he just kept loving me and praying for me. Once saved he and I would aught Sunday school together and facilitated Celebrate Recovery!!
He was very important and very influential in my life!!
I’ll see you again in heaven cuz 🙏🏻
Carolyn Bickerstaff
Monday, June 9, 2025
REST IN HEAVENLY PEACE Johnny
WILL GET TO BE WITH YOU ONE DAY..
Carolyn Bickerstaff
Monday, June 9, 2025
REST IN HEAVENLY PEACE Johnny
WILL GET TO BE WITH YOU ONE DAY..
Dian Glover
Monday, June 9, 2025
What an inspiration Johnny’s life was to many. I had the privilege of partnering with him at the prison in Malvern. He shared his story of hope to the Getting Ahead class there. He will be missed!
Jan Stackhouse
Monday, June 9, 2025
My condolences to Gayle and all the family. I wish I could be there to celebrate his life. Hugs and prayers
💔🙏🏻. Jan
Randy & Carol Pedigo
Monday, June 9, 2025
Prayers for Gayle and the rest of the family. Johnny had a special mission in life. God chose the right person for the job. RIP Johnny.
Adam Ramos
Monday, June 9, 2025
Clara Stackhouse Trimber
Monday, June 9, 2025
I love my first cousin, Johnny Cupples, and I always told him how proud I am of him and his walk with the Lord. Johnny was the real deal. I know I'll see you again one day. My favorite cousin.
Clara
Mike & Debbie Greer
Monday, June 9, 2025
Love & prayers for Gayle & family. We will miss our buddy deeply but we rejoice in his home going, being with his Lord and family that we t before him.
Ps 34:18