John Randall Johnson

It is with great sadness that the Johnson Family announces that their beloved patriarch John Randall Johnson, 94, of Mena, AR, passed away May 20, 2025, in Mena, AR at home surrounded by family. He was born December 2, 1930, in Amagon, AR to John Walter and Minnie Eva (Bible) Johnson. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Dell Ruth Johnson, son John Randall Johnson Jr., siblings Buster, Larry, Aaron, Margaret Jane, Oran, Wilma.

Affectionately known as Toby, he retired as an Army Veteran, Civil Service Loadmaster at Travis Airforce Base. For the last 30 years, he kept busy and enjoyed life as a successful chicken and cattle farmer in Mena.

He leaves behind to cherish his legacy, daughters Deborah (Richard) Pitts, Barbara (Bob) Hathaway, daughter in law Maria Johnson, son Ron (Michelle) Johnson, grandchildren Jeff (Lori) Pitts, Amber Pitts, Rick (Amanda) Seidenzahl, Linda Dollar, Mike Luna, John Johnson III, David (Christina) Luna, Michael Johnson Angela (Drew) Graska, Amanda Johnson, great-grandchildren Logan, Kendall, Paiton, Maddie, Natalie, Mason, Ashley, Karston, Noah, Kaeden, and Kaylee, siblings Nada, Fran, Lo, Laveda and Betty, along with nieces, nephews and a host of other family and friends.

Services will be private. Arrangements under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home in Mount Ida, AR. Guest register at www.thorntonfh.com