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Rayburn Johnson Obituary
Rayburn L "Ray" Johnson, passed away on December 31, 2025, after a long battle with diabetes. Ray was born in Manila, Arkansas on September 28, 1950 to Ruben and Ruby Johnson.
Ray was a 1968 graduate from Nashville High School, in Nashville, Arkansas. He got his first 8 to 5 job from Mr. Bernie Creel at Western Auto on Main Street in Nashville. Ray's work as a licensed electrician took him to many different places in the USA but he loved his family with all his heart and enjoyed coming home to Murfreesboro for family get togethers.
He was preceded in death by both parents; two sisters, Berniece Rogers of Lake Forest, California and Inell Brewer of Kirby, Arkansas; two brothers, Walter Johnson of Lake Forest, California and Al Thomas (Joe) Johnson of Nash, Texas; his step-father, Hearl Walls and step-brother, Raymond Walls of Murfreesboro, Arkansas.
He is survived by two sisters, Edith Witt of Kennesaw, Georgia and Deronda Daniel of Barling, Arkansas, as well as a daughter, Samantha Couch and granddaughter Sarah Couch of Huntsville, Texas. He was blessed with several nieces and nephews and a host of cousins.
Ray was a strong believer in the Lord and was always prepared to minister the words of God whenever the opportunity arose.
A graveside memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Academy Cemetery, with Pastor Joe Kelly officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation for maintenance of the cemetery. Checks can be made to Academy Cemetery, c/o Gary Cox, 27 Bacon Creek Farm Rd., Nashville, AR 71852.
To place an online tribute, please visit www.brothertonbrothersfuneralhome.com
32117 W. Hwy 22 P. O. Box 192, Charleston, AR 72933
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