Jimmie Carroll Johnson Obituary (1941 - 2022)

Jimmie Carroll Johnson, Sr. was born in Perryville, AR on June 02, 1941. He was a son of Doris Monroe and Elise Arizona (Sampley) Johnson and was 6th of 9 children. Jimmie departed this world in Conway, AR on June 20, 2022 at the age of 81. Jimmie was a veteran and served in the United States Navy and Air Force. After service, he was a self-employed poultry farmer. Jimmie had several hobbies; wood working, flying airplanes, fishing, hunting, bee keeping. He had two dogs that stayed close by his side: Dusty and Foxy. Jimmie will be missed greatly by those who knew and cared for him. Jimmie is preceded in death by his wife of 50 years: Mary (Phillips) Johnson; parents: Doris and Elise Johnson; brothers: Lyndell, C.W. "Hoss", Johnny Johnson; sisters: Lucille Reynolds and Melvina Johnson. Jimmie is survived by his sons: Kenny Johnson and wife Teresa of Houston, AR, Jimmie C. Johnson, Jr. and wife Melissa of Houston, AR, Carroll Gene Johnson of Little Rock, AR; daughter: Rhonda Lee and husband Scott of Houston, AR; brothers: Richard Johnson of Perryville, AR, David Johnson of Carbon City, AR; sisters: Doris Smart and husband Rex of Perryville, AR; four grandchildren: Michael Lee, Erin Lee, Tiffany Johnson, Michael Johnson; three great-grandchildren: Jasper Williams, Blake Johnson, and Mercy Lee. A Memorial Service will be scheduled for Jimmie on Saturday, July 2, 2022, 10:00 a.m. at Perry County Fairgrounds at the Multipurpose Building, Perryville, AR with pastor Myron Rotruck officiating. Potluck will follow the Memorial Service and a ceremony will be held at his parent's homesite to spread cremains. Service and arrangements by Neal's Rosewood Funerals and Cremations, formerly Bob Neal and Son's Funeral Home, 1715 East Harding Street, Morrilton, AR 72110, 501-354-1638, www.rosewoodcremation.com.