He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Betty Wright and Geneva Burton; a brother Otis Reed; and a niece, Vicki Moore.
Buddy is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ann Dye Johnson of Monticello; two sons Johnny Johnson and close friend Debbie Tenorio and Dave Johnson and wife Vanessa; five grandchildren, Leah and husband Aubrey Nixon, Joshua and wife Brittney Johnson, Tiffany and husband Keith Booker, Sariya and husband Micah Lane, and Emiley Johnson; nine great-grandchildren, Carson, Dustin, Cooper, Alivia, Colton, Tristin, Caroline, Holt, and Paisley; two sisters-in-law, Jean Carr and Mary Wallace of Monticello; brother-in-law, Winfred Dye of Monticello; nephew, Cecil Reed of Monticello; niece, Cathy Curtis of Monticello; special great-niece, Kelly and husband, Thomas Burnett; great-nephew, Jason Moore and his children, Austin Moore, and Madelin Wood; as well as a host of other family and friends.
Graveside services with Military Honors will be Sunday, January 16, 2022, at 3:30 p.m. in Andrews Chapel Cemetery, Barkada Rd, Wilmar, AR with Rev. Dwayne Roper officiating. Visitation will be in the cemetery from 3:00 - 3:30 p.m. before the service. Please sign Buddy's guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com
Condolences(10)
John & Paige (Hill) Stell
Monticello, AR Saturday, January 15, 2022 Mammaw Ann and family-You are all in our thoughts and prayers during the days ahead. Papa Bud will be missed by so many.
Love,
John, Paige, Jayson, Colt, Brayden, Jared (Marlee), Jake (Bethany), & Brad
Peggy Williams
Monticello, AR Saturday, January 15, 2022 Ann ,Johnny , Dave and all of the Johnson family, All of you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time and in the days to follow. Buddy was a very fine Christian man that was loved by many, he will be missed by so many, especially his family and church family. I love you and I will see you when I get back home, love and prayers. Peggy WilliamsSteve Mooney
camanche, IA Friday, January 14, 2022 So sorry for his family's loss.Debbie Ashcraft
Sherwood, AR Friday, January 14, 2022 My family loves Papa Bud. His love for others is genuine and his love for his family is to be held up as a Christian standard. To his family, I will keep you in my prayers during this challenging time.But... Buddy never said Goodbye when parting because he believed in everlasting life.
So, Dearest Papa Bud, See ya later on those streets of gold.
Donna Bradley
Monticello, AR Friday, January 14, 2022 Papa Bud was so very important to me. I grew up doing things with the family and he was like a second daddy to me. We laughed alot and had so much fun at the Saline river. He never missed church and was a quite person most of the time. I know he loved chocolate. On Christmas I gave him a great big chocolate Kiss and thought that was so funny. I told him ever time he took a bite remember me! I loved Buddy Johnson. He will truly be missed. Great fellow❤️Lori
Monticello, Friday, January 14, 2022 I’m sorry!!! Really sorry! He was a wonderful person! I wish I could have done more! Prayers for all of you! All my prayers!Wayne and Tonya Hudgens
Hot Springs, AR Friday, January 14, 2022 So sorry for your loss! Prayers for all family and friends!Gloria Ryburn
Monticello, AR Friday, January 14, 2022 I am so sorry for your loss, Buddy was a friend to all and will be missed by many. Now he has gained. His Heavenly home. Love to all and prayers for youBonita Yount
Dumas, AR Friday, January 14, 2022 So sorry to hear of Mr Buddy's passing. He was such a nice man. Praying for you all.Mary Lasiter
Wilmar, AR Thursday, January 13, 2022 Deepest sympathy to Ann and all of the family. Buddy was a great guy and will be missed by many.