James Rumsey Johnson Sr.

James Rumsey Johnson Sr. obituary, Marianna, AR

James Rumsey Johnson Sr.

James Johnson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cross County Funeral Service & Crematory on Feb. 25, 2026.
James Rumsey Johnson, Sr., 70, a resident of Marianna, departed this life, Monday, February 23, 2026, at his home. He was born, November 12, 1955, in Sherman Texas, the son of Harold and Learline Conner Johnson.

James was a high school graduate and was disabled for most of his life.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Harold and Learline Johnson, one brother: John Bennie Johnson, two sisters: Sharon Johnson and Wilma Johnson.

Survivors include: one son: James Johnson, Jr. of Bald Knob, three daughters: Donna Dunlap of Dallas, Texas, Tammie Johnson of Dallas, Texas, Angela Johnson Walker of Bald Knob, two brothers: Duane Johnson and Jack Johnson of Marianna, several grandchildren.

The family will hold a memorial service for James at a later date.

If you would like to assist the family with funeral expenses, please go to our website, click on his obituary page and at the top will be a donation button, follow the instructions.

Cross County Funeral Service & Crematory was privileged to assist the Johnson family with arrangements for cremation. 870-587-0565 www.crosscountycremationsandfuneralservice.com

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