Van Buren resident John Oren “Johnny” Johnson went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Monday, June 1, 2020 after an extended battle with dementia. Born on March 9, 1941 to the late John and Clara Johnson, Johnny was a native of Crawford County. He was a partner at Lift Truck Parts and Service in Van Buren and was an avid stock car racer and fan. Johnny served in the United States Air Force, and for many years was active in the Van Buren Rotary Club and Cornerstone Freewill Baptist Church in Roland. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Loraetta Bredrick and Betty Wilkins.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Wanda (Meister) Johnson of the home; two daughters, Debbie Schley and husband Kurt of Bismarck, North Dakota, and Kelly Koprovic and husband Toby of Van Buren; a son, Steve Johnson of Van Buren; three sisters, Nina McDowell, Johnnie Marie White, and Ruby Richards, all of Van Buren; a brother, Burrell Johnson of Van Buren; and ten grandchildren, Elissa Johnson of Miami, FL, Nathan Schley and wife Aubrey of St. Petersburg, FL, Andy Turner of Chicago, IL, Stephen Turner and Matthew Turner both of Dallas, TX, Laurel Schley of Siloam Springs, Kayla Johnson of Fort Smith, Jennie Schley of Bismarck, ND and Caroline Turner and Luke Koprovic both of Van Buren.
Graveside service will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 4, 2020 at Gracelawn Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, AR.
Viewing will be from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home, 4100 Alma Highway, Van Buren, AR.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cornerstone Freewill Baptist Church, 895 West Ray Fine Blvd, Roland, OK 74954
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