of Flippin, AR
January 13, 2020
Mr. Billy Joe Johnson, age 89, of Flippin passed away Monday, January 13, 2020 in Flippin, Arkansas. He was born January 10, 1931 in Gassville, Arkansas to Ray and Gertrude (Herron) Johnson. He was a retired Chief Warrant Officer CW3 from the Army, a rancher, an avid foxhunter, and had a lifetime love of baseball starting with the little league all the way up to the St. Louis Cardinals.
Bill Johnson is survived by son Ron (Sharleen) Johnson, daughter Glenda (Hal) Lochridge, 4 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, brother Bob Johnson, and sister-in-law Rexine Johnson. He is preceded in death by his wife Norma ''Marlene'' Johnson, 4 sisters: Norma Wood, Dorotha Dean, AnnaBelle Growe, and Imogene Cornelius; and brother Arnold Ray Johnson.
A visitation will be held Thursday, January 16, 2020 from 12-2 pm at Roller Chapel with a graveside service to follow at the Gassville Cemetery in Gassville with Brother Jack Gilliland officiating.
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7 Condolence(s)
Jim Brown
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Bill was a great guy. While my wife and I visited him and Marlene in Flippen he took me fox hunting one night. My first fox hunt and it was exciting to listen to his dogs as they ran through the hill chasing fox. we set around listing to them drinking coffee and telling stories. I got to know him while his wife, Marlene worked for me in my solon in Olathe, Kansas. Bill was finishing his Army Career. s
Linda Wood
Friday, January 17, 2020
I am very sorry for your loss of not only your mother but now your father as well. I will keep you in my prayers for comfort. Marsha said it was a beautiful service at the cemetery and I'm sure it was. She drove me by the cemetery once and told me the story of your ancestors starting the cemetery. Neat story.
Sincerely,
Linda
Julie Sizemore and sons
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Many hugs and prayers for the family. He was always a fair and helping man, and will be missed. Our families have had wonderful memories with yours beginning with my Grandpa in the late 60's, thru my sons, and future generations to come.
Scotty Jefferson
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
I had the pleasure of working with Bill as he served on the Farm Service Agency county committee for many years, serving the farmers in Baxter and Marion county. Bill was a great friend, highly respected livestock rancher and just a fantastic person. I loved to listen to him tell about “the old days.†He was a dear friend to many. We miss you Bill.
David M Johnson
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
The last time I saw Bill was at Arnold Rays funeral at Rea Valley
He was one of the last of my first cousins.
My deepest sympathy to all his family
He will be missed !
Kindest Regards
Walter McElroy
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Sorry for your loss. So sad every time I see one of the old time Foxhunters pass.
David M Johnson
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
The last time I saw
The last time I saw Bill as at Arnold Rays
funeral in Rea Valley
He was one of my last first cousins
My deepest sympathy to all of his family.
He will be missed!
Kindest regards
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