P.O. Box 506, 943 Highway 425 North, Monticello, AR71655

Johnnie Williams
August 15, 1935 - August 20, 2020

Johnnie Williams

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Johnnie Alvin Williams, age 85 of Monticello, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020, at the V.A. Hospital in Little Rock. He was born August 15, 1935, in Maben, MS to the late Winfred and Lucille Grimsley Williams. He was a retired owner and operator of Drew Theater and Monticello Drive-In for twenty-three years. He was a United States Army Veteran and a 32nd degree Mason. Johnnie was a faithful member of Rose Hill Freewill Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Jimmie Williams; and his dear mother-in-law, Ollie Lancaster.
Johnnie is survived by his devoted wife of sixty-four years, Peggy Williams of Monticello; two sisters, Mary Alice Stevens and Margaret Jane Moore; three sons, Keith (Pat) of Monticello, David (Angie) of Texarkana and Bill (Kelli) of Apopka, FL; grandsons, Kyle (Samantha), Craig, Kip, Connor and Casey Williams; step-grandson, Joseph Engelkes; granddaughters, Traci and Natalie Williams; and special friends, Kim Kendrick Lawson, Erica Byers, Elise and Ella McDuff.
Funeral Services will be Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. in the Stephenson-Dearman Chapel, with burial following in Oakland Cemetery. A walk-through viewing will be Monday, August 24, 2020 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. in the Stephenson-Dearman Chapel following COVID-19 guidelines.

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Visitation
Monday, August 24, 2020
from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home
943 Highway 425 North
Monticello, AR  71657
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Funeral Services
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
at 2:00 p.m.
Stephenson-Dearman Chapel
943 Hwy 425 N.
Monticello, AR  71655
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Interment
Oakland Cemetery
800 North Hyatt St.
Monticello, AR  71655
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Condolences(27)

  1. marty mcallister
    Sorry to hear about johnny in my prayers marty mcallister
  2. Don -Jackie Kendrick
    Grandma Peggy , you are in our thoughts and prayers! Your family is very special to us ! In love always, Don and Jackie
  3. Gloria Ryburn
    So very sorry for your loss, Johnny was loved by all! Prayers for you and yours, Love
  4. Steve Davis
    Dear Family,
    I am sorry to hear of your loss. Please know I am thinking and praying for you. Much love is being sent your way.
  5. Janice Gladden Wiggam
    Peggy, I am so sorry to read about Johnnie. I considered you both such good friends throughout the many years and great neighbors. Please know I am thinking of you and pray God will give you peace and comfort in this sad time. May God bless you.

    With love & sympathy,
    Janice
  6. BARBARA NEWTON
    SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS; MR. JOHNNIE WAS A GOOD
    MAN. PRAYING FOR THE FAMILY.
  7. TinaFerguson
    Our deepest condolences to you in the passing of Mr. Williams. I will always cherish the many memories of the Theater and (Drive in). You always made us feel welcomed and safe. Our prayers for comfort and peace.
    Ray and Tina Ferguson
  8. Stan Youngblood
    prayers for the family
  9. Steve Wells
    Mrs. Peggy, Bill and family, so sorry to hear about Mr. Williams. You're in our prayers.
  10. Dwain Bowers
    I'm feeling alone for I have lost a good friend and I think of those days when I should have "stopped in". But lessons learned late aren't really much help when morning coffee is all by yourself.
    I miss conversations and a laugh now and then and nothing replaces a cup with a friend. His life here is over and his new life begins, we'll miss being with him but we'll see him again.
    May he put in good words to the angels above for blessings down here for the ones that he loves. He will be remembered as days fly on by and I smile when I think of my friend in the sky.
    God Bless and Keep you, Johnny! You fought the good fight!
  11. Karen Caldwell
    Mrs. Peggy, Bill and family.....I am deeply saddened to hear about Mr. Johnny passing. I can't remember a day that he didn't have a smile for you.

    Please know that the family is in my thoughts and prayer.

    Much love, Karen Donham Caldwell
  12. Robin Scott
    I am so sorry for your loss. Me. Johnnie was a good man. I spent many hours talking to him in the booth at the drive-in. He gave me lots of advice. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
  13. Mark@Mary withers
    We are sorry for y'alls loss
  14. Sharon Shook McIntyre
    Peggy & Family,
    I am so sorry to hear of your loss. He was always so friendly in all the years that I have known you all. Please know that you & your family are in my thoughts & prayers.
  15. Jim Dyson
    Truly a Southern Gentleman.
    I consider it my honor for Johnny to have called me his Friend
    As one of his nurses at VA, we saw some pretty intense episodes but he always had that smile.
    Peggy, my thoughts are with you, you are a very special person

    God bless.
  16. Owen & Carole Rushing
    Keith and family, Please accept our sincere sympathy on your great loss. Praying the Lord will give you comfort, peace and strength as only He can.
    Owen & Carole Rushing
  17. Irma James
    To Mrs Peggy and family. You and Mr Johnnie always made going to movies fun. He will be missed . My thoughts and prayers are with you.
  18. Jane Jo Summerford
    So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
  19. Sheila Gardner
    Miss Peggy, I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Johnny.
    I have so many wonderful memories of my teenage years and the drive-in and the Dixie. Praying for comfort and peace for you and your family.
  20. Marijo Miles
    It is with great sadness that I have heard of the recent death of your loved one . Please accept my heartfelt sympathy and prayers
  21. Polly watts
    Peggy and family we are sorry about Johnnie he was a good manPrayers and thoughts are with you
  22. Jeri Taylot
    Mrs. Peggy and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers!
  23. Jeri Taylot
    Mrs. Peggy and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers!
  24. Andy Davis
    Mr Williams was a good man and friend. We watched many movies at the drive-in and The Drew Theater. He delivered many vehicles for local dealership over the years. I’m sorry for y’all’s loss, he will be missed. GOD Bless
  25. Linda Bonita Yount
    I can still remember the first time that I met Mr Johnnie at the drive in. He will be missed by all that met jim. A true gentleman. Every time he saw you he would have a big smile on his face. I am so sorry for the loss of a nice man. My condolences to the family.
  26. Dianne Lloyd
    I am so sorry to hear of Johnny!s death. He was such a nice man. Thoughts and prayers to Peggy, and Kieth.
  27. Carol A McDougald (Owens)
    Mrs Peggy, I am so sorry to hear about Mr Johnnie. He was a special person. Prayers for comfort and peace during this time.
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