Sam Hoyt Johnson

Sam Hoyt Johnson obituary, Verda, LA

Sam Hoyt Johnson

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Dry Prong First Baptist Church

920 US 167, Dry Prong , LA 71423

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920 US 167, Dry Prong , LA 71423

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Sam Johnson Obituary

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Funeral services for Mr. Sam Hoyt Johnson will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Dry Prong First Baptist Church with Reverends Kevin Goodman, Joel Johnson, and Lloyd Whitman officiating. Interment will follow in Shady Grove Cemetery, Verda, under the direction of Rush Funeral Home, Pineville.

Mr. Johnson, 72, of Dry Prong, entered eternal rest on Friday, September 12, 2025, in his residence surrounded by his loving family.

He was a loving husband, brother, and uncle. Sam was a proud veteran of the United States National Guard. He loved being outdoors and enjoyed fishing, attending rodeos, and playing cards with friends and family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Maudine "Dee" Johnson.

Those left to mourn his loss and cherish his memory include his loving wife of fifty-three years, Sarah Johnson of Dry Prong; special niece, Joy Coleman (Jacob) of Prospect; three brothers, Gus Johnson (Toni) of Conroe, Texas, Joel Johnson (Karen) of Winnfield, and Felix Johnson of Dry Prong; one sister, Dianne Johnson of Houston, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A time of visitation will be held at Dry Prong First Baptist Church, on Thursday, September 18, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. until time of service.

Honored to serve as pallbearers are: Jacob Coleman, Jacob Johnson, Josh Johnson, Jody Johnson, Zane Oldaker, and Stacey Morris. Honorary pallbearers will be Hunter Coleman and Lane Coleman.

Friends may post online messages of condolences for the Johnson family by visiting www.rushfh.com

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Mark and Della Barbee

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Hoyt was always friendly and helpful. We enjoyed seeing him around town, and visiting with him. Our prayers are with Sarah and all of the family.
Mark and Della Barbe
Dry Prong, Louisiana

Pamela Hataway Corsaro

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I'm so saddened to hear of Hoyt's passing. I pray for Comforting Angels to surround his entire family .

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Upcoming Events

Sep

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Visitation

10:00 a.m.

Dry Prong First Baptist Church

920 US 167, Dry Prong , LA 71423

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Sep

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Service

2:00 p.m.

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920 US 167, Dry Prong , LA 71423

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