John "Johnny" Beckner
John "Johnny" Beckner
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Johnny was born in Crittenden County on June 22, 1942 to the late Charles and Lila Beckner.
Johnny was a coal miner at Island Creek Coal Company; he was also a self-employed logger and a farmer. His hobbies included hunting and fishing; he particularly enjoyed turkey hunting.
Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Sharon in 2009; several brothers and a sister; and a great-grandchild Mitchell.
Survivors include a daughter Jo Ann Hopson (Keith) of Providence; 3 Sons Ronnie Beckner (Lisa) of Clay, Chuck Beckner (Deana) of Marion, Joseph Beckner (Christy) of Eddyville; 5 grandchildren Brad Beckner, Derek Beckner, Isaiah Beckner, Tabetha Hopson, Veronica Pompell; 5 great-grandchildren Amelia Pompell, Jasmine Hopson, Kimberly Shelton, Kaden Shelton and NaiZayah Bell.
Funeral services will be Friday, January 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM at Vanover Funeral Home in Clay with Bro. Robert Woodring, Bro. Ross Atwell, and Pastor Keith Hopson officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery in Blackford. Visitation will be Friday 9:00 AM till service time at the funeral home.
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