Ken Johnson

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Visitation Schedule
First Baptist Church
1400 S. Pine Street
Harrison, AR  72601
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
6 to 8 PM
Service Schedule
Church
First Baptist Church
1400 S. Pine Street
Harrison, AR  72601
Thursday, October 3, 2013
10 AM
Cemetery
White Church Cemetery
Highway 206
Harrison, AR  72601
Ken Johnson

of Harrison, AR

March 17, 1947 - September 30, 2013

Ken Johnson, age 66, died September 30, 2013, at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center. Ken was born on March 17, 1947, at Gassville, Arkansas, the son of Jack and Mable (Wooten) Johnson. Ken was preceded in death by his parents.

Services were Thursday, October 3, 2013, at the First Baptist Church in Harrison, with Rev. Rob Davis and Rev. Tim Cooper speaking.

Burial was in White Church cemetery near his home and the mountains he loved.

Visitation was Wednesday, October 2, 2013, at the First Baptist Church.

Pallbearers were Dusty Jenkins, Quincy Jenkins, Paul Clavey, Ben Milburn, Danny Ditmanson and Jake Miller.

Honorary pallbearers were Roger Dale and Linda Williamson, Dale and Janice Garner, John Wilson and Jeannie Wray and Ray and Joyce Melton.

He is survived by his wife, Betty (Perry) Johnson of the home; daughters, Tiffani and husband Cory Jutting of Holts Summitt, Missouri and Shawna and husband Mike Cunningham of Springfield, MO; son Kendell and wife Betsy Johnson of Bentonville; eight grandchildren, Bailey, Parker and Anna Jutting, Alex and Abby Cunningham, Madyson, Macy and Kennedy Johnson; one sister, Judy Kirksey of Flippin; two brothers, Terry and Paul Johnson of Flippin; and a host of other family and friends.

Ken was a member of the First Baptist Church here in Harrison. He and Betty met in Flippin on a blind date arranged by her cousin. They were later married on September 1, 1968, in Elkins, Arkansas. Ken graduated from the University of Arkansas with a degree in accounting. He moved to Harrison in 1970 to work with Myers, Scarborough and Baker, later becoming Beechold and Johnson. Ken worked as an independent contractor for IBM for many years as a programmer, developer and trouble shooter. Ken started Advanced Computer Services in 1977 and continued to work till 2010.

Although Ken was known by many for his hunting, fishing and outdoor hobbies, he was enjoying helping on mission trips after receiving his sight back. He and several friends made a couple of trips to Haiti where they were involved in building homes. He had recently registered for the Arkansas Disaster Relief team. Ken wore many hats and had a variety of gifts and hobbies, but he loved serving the Lord, his wife, children and grandchildren.

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21 Condolence(s)
Martha Ritchie
Fayetteville, AR
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Saturday, October 5, 2013

Betty,
So sad to hear this news. Sending prayers and lots of caring thoughts to you and your family.

Loretta (Malone) Bolin
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Thursday, October 3, 2013

Betty, I'm sorry to here about your husband,our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Syd Caldwell
Lowell, AR
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Thursday, October 3, 2013

Betty and family

Sure hated to hear the news but we know he is in a better place. Love and prayers and thoughts.

Syd Caldwell

Tommy and JoAnn Tice
Huntsville, AR
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Thursday, October 3, 2013

Our hearts are saddened at the loss of such a good man and a good friend. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wonderful family. The world is a little worse place without Ken Johnson in it.

Betty Johnson Family
Harrison, AR
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Thursday, October 3, 2013

Dear Betty and Family
We were saddened to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts,
Our hearts and our prayers every step of the way. We wish to convey this message to Judy's family also.
Wishing you and your families strength and peace.
Bob and Peggy Warren. Elkins, Ar

Linda Ferguson
Fayetteville, AR
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Thursday, October 3, 2013

so sorry for the loss of your loved one at this time in his life. may Gods peace surround you and your family during your time of loss.

Kathy Wooton Doll
Garden City Mo., MO
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Thursday, October 3, 2013

Dear Betty & Johnson family
My heart aches for the passing of Kenny. I am praying for you. Your loss is so great. He was an awesome person. I have such fond memories growing up with my cousins.

Jill Smothers
Harrison, AR
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Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Betty and Family,

I am very sorry for your loss, Kenny was such a loving, wonderful person. I have such fond, funny memories of you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Tyler
Harrison, AR
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Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Ken was an amazing man in everyway. I love you guys and praying for healing and I want you to know THE LEE FAMILY are all thinking of you and love you guys so much. Will Miss Ken smile which he wore all the time. In Heaven smilling down at us.

Ronna & James Prickett
Baytown, TX
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Wednesday, October 2, 2013

So sorry we could not attend, we are both ill. Kenny was Ronna's favorite cousin even though we did not get to see each other that often.
We have said a prayer for you and will continue to do so..

Martha Wilson
San Antonio, TX
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Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Betty, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers. I have so many wonderful memories of Kenny over the years starting in the MS&B days. I will never forget the wonderful times we have all had over the years and will always remember Kenny's great smile.

Matt and Rachel Sprenger
Harrison, AR
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Wednesday, October 2, 2013

We are so saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Johnson. Prayers be with you at this time of need.

Paul & Shirley Patrick
Harrison, AR
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Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Our heartfelt condolences to your family. Ken was a good friend to our grandson. Kendall, we think of you often. You will always be special to us.

Monty & Barbara Bell
Springdale,, AR
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Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Betty and Family

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Ken was a good family man. We pray for your healing and peace.

Monty and Barbara Bell

S.D. and Lois Hacker
Sage, AR
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Tuesday, October 1, 2013

We pray God's great comfort and blessings upon you, Betty - and all the family - during this time of your great loss. We have good memories of your family as we served the Lord together for several years. Ken was a good Christian man and a faithful servant of the Lord. He will be greatly missed. "Well done, thou good and faithful servant."

Tommy & Karen Atha
Elkins, AR
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Tuesday, October 1, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Karen and I both thought a lot of Kenny. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sue, Louise, Jo Carter
Elkins,
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Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Betty; Our hearts, love and prayers are with you and your precious family.
Our family remembers Kenny "rescuing" us one summer at Bull Shoals, he was working, we were camping, storm nite before had put a tree almost on top of our tent, Dad was glad to see Kenny with chain saw!!
God's love give you peace and comfort
Sue

Ted and Kay Wiggins
Springdale,
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Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Betty,we are saddened to hear about Kenny, and we are praying the Lord will give you and your family strength, comfort, and peace that can only come through Him

Ben Burns
Bentonville,
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Tuesday, October 1, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Ben Burns and family

Ricky & Becky Poor
Harrison, AR
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Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Our hearts are heavy with sadness for Ken's passing. Heaven truly gained a very special angel! We love your sweet family so much!!
Love,
Ricky & Becky Poor

Mike Tucker
Harrison, AR
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Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Kenny was a great and Godly man that loved his Lord, his church, and his family. He truly had a servant's heart that reflected the love of Christ.

I was blessed to have known him!