Mr. Jerry Lee Johnson, age 82, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born June 16, 1940, in Mena, Arkansas to the late Gerald Johnson and Chloe Lane Johnson.
Mr. Johnson was a farmer by profession, and proudly served in the National Guard as a mortarman. Jerry was united in marriage June 2, 1962, to his wife, Sharon Johnson, who he remained married to until her passing in December 2022. Mr. Johnson was a U of A graduate, and a member of the REA Board of directors and a member of the AFCS Board. He was also an award-winning calf roper.
He is survived by his son, Jeff Johnson and wife Dena; daughter, Kim Bryan and husband Pooh, Jodie Hunt and husband Donny; grandchildren, Jordan Hunter and husband, Chance, Kristen Manasco, Jacquelyn Romine and husband Justin, Kyleigh Johnson, Zach Bryan, Eli Bryan, Darius “June Bug” Sims, Alyssa Seals, and Donavan Hunt; great-grandchildren, Parker, Haydyn, Tate, Averie, Analeigh, Kynleigh “George”, Ace, Shaela, and Spencer; brother, Wingo Johnson; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other family, and friends.
Jerry is preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Sharon Johnson, and by his parents; Gerald Johnson and Chloe Lane Johnson.
Services for Mr. Johnson will be held Friday, February 3, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., at Beasley-Wood Chapel, in Mena, Arkansas. Brother Donnie Jewell will be officiating under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Mena, Arkansas. Visitation is general.
Pallbearers are Teal Henry, Brent Gorden, Lloyd Fields, Steve Strothers, Brian Kesterson, Steve Bell.
Honorary Pallbearers are Larry Miller, Terry Terrell, and Raymond Yahn.
Online obituary at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com
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