Randall Johnson

Randall Johnson, 75, of Fort Smith, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020. He was born August 5, 1944 in Fort Smith to Wendell and Kathyrne (Orrick) Johnson. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Wenda Sue (Johnson) Thomas. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Mary Lou (Barlow) Johnson.

He is survived by his daughters, Tina Wilson and her husband Ron of Fort Smith, Melissa Wessels of Fort Smith, and Lynda Gibson of McCloud, OK; grandchildren, Alexis Johnson, William Gibson, Eric Wessels and Katie Wessels, all of Fort Smith, and Chris Wilson of Bismark, ND; great-granddaughter, Nora Wilson of Bismark, ND. He is also survived by nephew, Benjamin Thomas of Greenwood.

He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Fort Smith and loved to lead people to Jesus. He was the owner of MTL, Inc construction for 20 years in Fort Smith, an instructor for Hunter’s Education, and a softball coach. He served as a Justice of the Peace for Sebastian County, sang in multiple church choirs with a wonderful baritone voice. In recent years, he participated in the local Senior Olympics.

A private funeral service will be at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Roselawn Cemetery all under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.

Honorary pallbearers will be William Gibson, Eric Wessels, Ron Wilson, and Benjamin Thomas. Respects can be made on Sunday, April 26th, at the funeral home.

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