of Little Rock, AR
January 1, 1940 - November 27, 2025
Jarrell DeWayne Johnson, age 85, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025. He was born in Perry, Arkansas on January 1, 1940 to his late parents, Harold and Lois Evans Johnson. Jarrell enjoyed both deer and squirrel hunting, he enjoyed gardening, was a member of Faith Free Will Baptist Church for more than 30 years and most recently a member of East Union Missionary Baptist Church for the past 6 years.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Audrey; two children, Tammy Drake (Michael) and Kendall Johnson (Heidi); three grandchildren, Bodie Drake (Jessie), Kenny Johnson (Brandy) and Michael Johnson and six great-grandchildren, Koby Johnson, Korey Johnson, Brennen Johnson, Timber Drake, Reef Drake and Koa Drake. He is preceded in death by his two sisters, Lavada McGown and Carolyn Johnson.
A visitation will be from 5:00pm until 7:00pm on Monday, December 1, 2025 at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 I-30, Little Rock, Arkansas (501) 455-5800. Funeral services will be 1:00pm on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at East Union Missionary Baptist Church with Brother Paul Roberts officiating. Burial will follow at Salem Cemetery in East End with Military Honors.
Jarrell loved to talk about Jesus and was prayer warrior.
Sign Guestbook
15 Condolence(s)
Vicki Green
Monday, December 1, 2025
Penny & family
Wayne was a very special person to our family. You both helped us with our parents in their time of need & were wonderful neighbors. Wayne especially loved Mom’s chocolate pie.
Rest in peace Wayne 🙏
Gene & Sandy speights
Monday, December 1, 2025
We have many good memories from long ago. I have known Wayne most of my life, we lost touch when he went in the army. I’m very glad we reconnected later, and got to talk and visit. I thought the world of Wayne he was a very good man. Love and prayers to
Penny.
John Daniel
Sunday, November 30, 2025
I’ve known Wayne since we started in the first grade, we became buddies throughout our years in school. We played together in my backyard several times Wayne was a good person and we have talked in the last three or four years often. I am sorry that Wayne passed away But I know he is in a better place love, John. Prayers to Penny and family.
Renee Donaldson (Mullen)
Sunday, November 30, 2025
So sorry for your loss. You all are in our prayers 🙏
Donna mccoy
Sunday, November 30, 2025
Rest in heavenly peace my dear uncle
Devon Ricks
Saturday, November 29, 2025
Thoughts and prayers for the family and friends 🙏❤️
Patti Carrington Kelley
Saturday, November 29, 2025
Always enjoyed being around Penny and Dwayne so sorry for your loss Love you all
Garry Baker
Saturday, November 29, 2025
I'm saddened with the loss of Wayne and I pray that our Lord will comfort the family during this time. Wayne and his family have been very respected friends of my late parents as well as myself and my Sister all my life. I have many memories of visiting with Wayne and Penny and deer hunting with Wayne and Kendall that will continue to live on forever. Wayne was a good man and he will be missed but never forgotten.
Tandee and Mack Mackert
Saturday, November 29, 2025
We are so saddened to hear about Wayne. Our faith grew so much during our time together. We love you!! See you Monday night.
Charlotte Dole
Saturday, November 29, 2025
Oh Penny, Tammy and Kendall,
My heart just broke all over again. I can say, I feel your pain totally. One thing I am sure of, Wayne is home with Jesus and in no more pain. I can guarantee you my dad was there to meet him at the gate. I can hear them now ..."man, I sure have missed you -- welcome to the most beautiful place"
Bruce & Louise Cullins
Saturday, November 29, 2025
So sorry for your
Eva Dole
Saturday, November 29, 2025
My thoughts & prayers go out to the Johnson, Drake, and extended family. Wayne was such a sweet person to be around and he was an amazing friend to my Pepaw (Arlis Baker) who went to be with Jesus in October 2023. Rest easy, Wayne. You will be missed immensely here, but I know your reunion with Jesus was so special.
Cindy Hazzard
Saturday, November 29, 2025
Blessings to you and your family.
Brenda Wall
Saturday, November 29, 2025
I am so sorry to hear about Wayne. Prayers for your family. May God give you comfort during this time. I am sorry I will be out of town but will be thinking of you this week.
Michael crossland
Saturday, November 29, 2025
Wayne Johnson
Has been a part of our family for more than thirty years he was loved by both my parents and our church was always there to help what ever needed to be done
Always friendly and smiling and when he prayed it was from the heart
Heaven gained another saint