Joseph William Johnson
Joseph William Johnson
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He was born in Doniphan, Missouri on March 24, 1938, son of the late Rubin and Mildred (Litrell) Johnson. Joe spent his life as a loving son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend. He loved to fish, travel and piddle. Joe raised cows and rabbits and enjoyed riding his tractor in the pasture. He was of the Baptist faith.
Joe is survived by his daughters, Judy Welch (James) of Henderson, Arkansas and Wanda Kinkade (John) of Glencoe, Arkansas; grandchildren, James Robert Welch, Jessica Welch Bomar, Ashley Fiorenelli, Tiffany Chaplin and Megan Eaton and 16 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Rubin and Mildred Johnson; first wife, Louise Johnson; second wife, Bulah Johnson; daughter, Melba Jean Johnson; grandson, Joseph Louis Hill; four sisters and four brothers.
Private services will be held at a later date.
Arrangements entrusted to Doty Family Funeral Service of Salem, Arkansas.
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