J. D. Johnson

J.D. Johnson, 82, of Weddington, AR passed away Sunday, April 13, 2014 at his home.

J.D. was born on May 29, 1931 in Weddington, a son of Joe Johnson and Laura Luther Johnson.

He married Shirley Smith on December 15, 1950 in Fayettevlle. J.D. was a farmer and rancher, a member of the Arkansas Cattleman's Association, the American Quarter Horse Association and the Weddington Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley Johnson of the home; two sons, Jack and wife Diana Johnson of Cincinnati, AR, and Jon and wife Lynn Johnson of Summers, AR; two daughters, Sandy and husband Terry McLeod of Springdale,, AR and Brenda and husband Randy McLeod of Marysville, WA; two sisters, Phoebe Baker of Weddington, AR and Barbara Pearson of Siloam Springs, AR;

4 grandchildren and 3 Great Grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at the Weddington Methodist Church at 2:00pm. Brother Joe Hall will officiate the service with burial being held at the Weddington Cemetery under the direction of the Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home of Siloam Springs.

Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 from 5pm to 7pm. Visit www.backstrom-pyeatte.com to sign online guestbook.