William Trent Johnson

William T. Johnson, age 86, of Gravette, departed this life November 25, 2011, at Concordia Health and Rehab in Bella Vista. Bill was born September 25, 1925, in Alamogordo, New Mexico, to Thomas Elbert & Iva Johnson.

Bill grew up in Westville, Okla. At seventeen years of age he and his brother Thomas Jr. moved to San Diego, Calif., and enlisted in the United States Navy. After being injured while serving he moved back to Westville where he met Freda Mae Reese. They were married on August 25, 1946, and three years later they moved to the Mt. Pleasant Community near Gravette where they bought a small farm to raise their three sons.

He was preceded in death by their first born son, Larry Trent, in 1947; his parents; grandson, Reese Johnson; and his wife Freda Mae Johnson in 2004.

He is survived by his sons, Billy Wayne Johnson and wife Debbie of Gravette, Eddie Johnson and wife Nancy of Springfield, Missouri, Fred Johnson and wife Kelly of Owasso, Okla.; a brother, Thomas Elbert Johnson and wife Lela; eight grandchildren, five great grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends.

Bill attended Donivan Full Gospel Church, then in later years Bella Vista Assembly of God in Bella Vista.

Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 29, 2011, at Bella Vista Assembly of God. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday at Bella Vista Assembly of God, officiated by Pastor Jonathan Watson. Interment will follow in Daniel Cemetery.

The Family of Bill Johnson would like to thank Concordia Health Center for the love and care they have gave him while there. Also to Stan and Judy Nelson and their care team from BVAG who faithfully ministered to him.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Bella Vista Assembly of God building fund.

Arrangements are under the direction of, Callison-Lough Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.callisonlough.com.