of Conway, AR
June 4, 1934 - January 11, 2010
Bro. Keith Johnson, 75, of Conway, Arkansas, passed away Monday, January 11, 2010, at Conway Regional Health System. Bro. Johnson was born June 4, 1934, in Alton, Missouri, a son of the late Homer Calvin and Vernie Frances (Harriell) Johnson. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Van Dyke.
Bro. Johnson was a the pastor of First Free Will Baptist Church in Conway until just recently; and pastored churches in Missouri and Arkansas. He had also managed the Christian Supply Store in Conway for 23 years.
He is survived by his wife of fifty-one years, Barbara (Wisehart) Johnson of Conway; his children, Jan Morrison and husband Rev. Michael Morrison of Rosebud; Rev. Bryan Johnson and wife Amy of New York, New York; granddaughters, Jessica and Marley Morrison; Hannah, Morgan and Grace Johnson; a sister, Louise Orr and husband Rev. Ralph of Alton, Missouri; and a number of nephews and nieces.
Visitation will be 6 8:00 p.m., Friday, January 15, 2010, at the funeral home. Funeral will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, in the chapel of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, with the Revs. Bryan Johnson, Michael Morrison and Terry Forrest officiating. Burial will follow in Crestlawn Memorial Park, under the direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Conway. 501-327-7727.
Very sorry to hear of your loss...our prayers are with you and your family. He was an inspiration to us and helped us much in our ministry.....Love in Christ
The Hardy's
My condolences to you Mrs. Johnson and all your family. I know he will be greatly missed by all. The pictures show what a wonderful man he was, I know you have wonderful memories that will get you through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. Doris Fry
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. I can't tell you how much Keith meant to me, especially during my growing up years. Thanks for being such special friends to my family. I know that my dad, Bob Francis, and Keith are enjoying a special time of rejoicing and catching up right now! I will continue to remember you in my prayers.
Barbara, Jan and Bryan
I was so sorry to hear about Bro. Keith's passing. He was always so sweet when I would see him in the store and when you guys would come back to WR. You have my thoughts and prayers
Love and Prayers
Mr. Keith was a wonderful Christian man. I visited with him regularly at Christian Supply Store. May God comfort your family as only HE can. With Sincere Compassion. The Elliott's
Keith was always such a blessing-so pleasant when we were in the bookstore. My husband, Dr. Ronald V. Mitchell PhD (who passed away on 5-5-09), and Keith used to visit often when we were in the store. Ron thought so much of him-as did I. I shall aways remember that smile...he always had a smile and "let his light shine". Ms. Esther
Bro. Keith, We will always love you. I know you are in the place where you want to be. You will greatly be missed. You were a great man and a man called of God. Here is another example of all of us being left with "why?" But God needed you for some work in heaven. You knew how to pray the most wonderful prayers. I always enjoyed hearing you pray. Marshall and me will always remember you as a God called man who helped many people come to Christ. Love, Tina and Marshall
The Johnson Family,
My love is with all of you during this time and in the
future. Brother Keith was indeed a servant. He didn't
require the spotlight. One adjective comes to mind
to describe Brother Keith - solid. He showed everyone
courtesy, respect, kindness and dignity.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you and your families. I am Hobart's & Tillies Johnson"s daughter. We heard of the sad news from Mary Booker ..
Patrick & Glenna Clark
We love you and are praying for you, Aunt Barbara. Uncle Keith will be missed. He was a very special man.
dear barbaraand family we love you it was such a beautiful service we were so glad to be a part of it. love doil and fern
dear barbaraand family we love you it was such a beautiful service we were so glad to be a part of it. love doil and fern
You are a special family and we are praying for you.
our thoughts and prayers are with you barbara and the family. bro keith will be missed greatly not only as a husband, father, grandfather and friend. few pastors have moved my husband but he did. he will be greatly missed and not forgotten. god bless you today and in the future. you've lost a great person but we know where he is now and well taken care of and you all will meet him again later.
Dear family, as we express our sorrow for your loss, we remember that another soldier of the cross has gone to his reward. Praise the Lord.
Our prayers are with your Family.
Much love & Blessings to y'all.
Barbara, thinking of you and your family during this hard time. You guys were a great influence on my life while you pastored here. Our prayers go to you and your family. He has earned his reward. I know that was his goal for life. God Bless you now and in the future.
Love
Joe, Teresa & Aminta
Sis. Barbara & Family,
Bro. Keith was a wonderful man of God and always a delight to be around. Our prayers are with you.
Barbara and family,
I don't know how to start but to say that my heart is heavy with sadness as I think of Bro. Johnson's passing. He was such an inspiration in my life. You both were there for me at a very hard time in my life. I truly believe it was your prayers that allowed me to go to college and have a life of my own. Bro. Johnson left a legacy of faithfulness and love that will follow us until we reach the end of our journey. He was a great man of God and a wonderful pastor. I am so thankful that in my lifetime he passed my way. I think of the song "Little is Much" when I think of the two of you. Thank you for the willingness to hear His voice and go in Jesus name. I am a life that is changed. My love for you and your family cannot be measured. I look forward to the day that we all meet on the streets of gold.
Love,
Sherry
Barbara and family,
Kevin and I were very sad to hear about Bro. Keith. He will always hold a special place in our hearts. We will never forget Bro. Keith's guidance after Kevin was saved many years ago in Blytheville, Arkansas. I will never forget the night he came to the altar and you were telling me he was coming while playing the piano. Kevin still talks about Bro. Keith helping him choose his first bible. He still has that bible even though it is very worn. We just heard about Bro. Keith last yesterday from my cousin in Arkansas. Please know that you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Family,
We send our prayers and love to you at this time.
We appreciate the life and ministry of Bro. Keith, he was a "Great Man of God."
II Cor. 1:3-4
God Bless,
Bro. Randy and Mary Burris
We were so sorry to hear of Bro. Keith's passing. He was such a good man and has given his entire life to servind the Lord. We are sorry that we are out of town and will not be able to attend his services. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I am truly sorry for the loss of such a great person. The Johnson family has always been like family and our prayers are with each and every one of you!
Barbara, Jan, and Bryan,
You are all in my prayers in the loss of Bro. Keith. He was a great person. I am so thankful that through the book store I got to know each and everyone of you. May God give you the comfort and peace at this time.
Sammie Krisell
Barbara, Jan, Bryan & all the family,
We are so thankful to have known Bro. Keith (and your family). Bro. Keith leaves such a legacy of kindness and has always been such a wonderful Christian example in the way he lived his life. The beautiful family he leaves behind is a great testimony of his love for his Lord. We love you and you will be in our thoughts and prayers, especially during these days.
Bro. Keith was such a sweet man who loved the Lord. Any time we saw him in the Christian Supply Store, he always had a smile on his face and a kind word. He will be greatly missed by so many people but we know that he is in the presence of the Lord and we will see him again. May God comfort the family and we wil be praying for you.
Barbara, and family,
We are honored to have known Bro. Keith. As a young minister he was an encouragement to me. Always quick to listen, sympathetic and humble. My parents thought the world of Bro. Keith. My Dad appreciated his kind and humble ministry to him and mother. He always sought to serve and help.
There are many things that could be said; but I believe God has welcomed home one of His choice servants. Praise God, who choice to glorify Himself in and through the life of this His servant.
May God grant you peace that passes understanding and comfort of love from all those who loved and aprreciated Bro. Keith.
Patrick
Ms. Johnson, Jan, Michael and the rest of the family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. There is nothing I could say that could change how you are feeling except to look to God and allow Him to feel you with all that you need. To feel you with what we can not . He is the author and finisher of our faith. In Him we can find peace, comfort and the strength to carry on and serve Him, praise Him and share the gospel to others just as Bro. Johnson did.
Love In Christ, Sandra, Alex and Family
Jan, I pray my hug and love for you has spanned the miles. (Friends Always, Sanda)
Thinking of you, keeping you in our prayers.
With sympathy,
Harriell and Mary Booker and Family
Barbara and family, Know that we love you and will miss Keith. Our prayers are with you.
So sorry to hear of your lost....Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow..May God bless and comfort you..
How much love we have for all of you and our preyers for u R many. Sister Barbara we Love u and will always be here for u. Love Dorothy & Fred
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Amy
So sorry to hear of your loss! Praying that God will comfort you and your family. I know my sister Martha really appreciated both you and your husband! God bless you with His peace.
Dear Barbara, What sadness I felt in my heart when I heard Brother Keith passed away. He meant so much to me and my family. I will always remember the counsel that he gave to my dad and the way he cared for my grandmother. I will miss him. There are people we meet in our lives that impact us; he was such a man. I loved him and his sweet spirit . May the peace that only the Lord can give comfort you and your family.Love Greg
Sister Barbara,
I am so sorry to learn of your loss. I know that only God can comfort you at this time. It is such an honor to have been in Church with you both for many years. You both have always been there for me when I needed you. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Martha
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. We all loved Brother Keith and he was a True Man of God. We have been honored to have been his friend. We have many memories that we will Cherish the rest of our lives and we cannot wait to meet him again in the Place he dreamed of for so long.
Bro Keith was such a wonderful man of God and a great inspiration to us all. He will truly be missed and never forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you Sister Barbara .We love you, .....Robin , Wally and Karen
Barbara and family.
Delois and I were so sorry to learn of Keith's passing. He has been a trusted friend and fellow-laborer for so many years. And you have always been a most capable helpmate, co-worker, and wife.
His ministry will not be soon forgotten and the legacy you left through your children will continue in their lives and various ministries.
I count it a honor to have known you both so closely.
Due to my own health problems right now, we will not be able to attend, but we will honor that time with our prayers.
We are praying for Peace and Comfort during these next days. The Lord is our Shepherd and strength. "He will cover you with his feathers and under His wings you will find refuge." Psalm 91:4
Barbara and family, We loved Brother Keith very much and owe him so much for leading us to the Lord and being there each and every time we needed him. We will miss him so much but I know we will see him again someday. We are all in mourning but we know its nothing to the loss you are feeling. God bless you...Linda