He was a retired Building Contractor, U. S. Army Veteran and a member of the First United Methodist Church in Monticello. He was the son of the late Raymond Donaldson and Virginia Wright Donaldson.
Johnny was a 1961 graduate of Monticello High School where he played football and ran track. He was an avid fisherman and poker player and was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.
Survivors include his wife, Mary York Donaldson of Monticello; two daughters, Luann Donaldson Napier and husband, Philip Alan Napier, Jr. of Little Rock and Jennifer Donaldson Franklin and husband, Alfonzo Franklin of Monticello; four grandchildren, Olivia and Trip Napier of Little Rock and Parker and Savannah Franklin of Monticello, and other relatives and friends.
Condolences(70)
Mrijo Pruett Miles
Springfield, MO Friday, August 31, 2012 I was looking at the obituaries from several months in the Monticellonian, was saddened to see about Jonnies accident and death. am so sorry but wanted you to know I enjoyed being a classmate of his and remember many funny things and good memories about him. Please know my prayers are with you and your family ,sincerely Marijo( class of 1961)Gene "SPUD" Wallace
Heilbronn, Germany, KY Friday, October 21, 2011 I have always missed Johnny...I have told stories about him all around the world...I got to know Johnny in the 4th grade and continued a very respectful friendship thru high school...He was a man of courage, generous to a fault and best friends to anyone who ever met him...MY HATS OFF TO A BIG MAN WITH AN EQUAL SIZE HEART AND SOUL...GOD BLESS family and friends...SPUDDenise Chapman
Monticello, AR Monday, October 3, 2011 My love to the family. Mr Johnny will be missed. He was a great friend to Travis and I.Alvin and Irma James
Monticello, AR Saturday, October 1, 2011 Mary and girls: Sorry to hear of Johnny. Know our thoughts and prayers are with you'll. We are in South Texas working. He will be missed.Norman Word
Warren, AR Saturday, October 1, 2011 Was saddened to learn of Johnny's passing. He will be missed by all who knew him!John M Bradley
Sun City West, AZ Friday, September 30, 2011 I knew Johnny from High School. Played football with him. Only saw him a few time since then; but would seem him occasionally when I would visit Monticello. Johnny was a fun person. He was fun in school. I wish I had seen him my last visit in July but could not. I wish his family the best and am sorry he is gone. Rest in peach my friend.Sherry Arrington
Richland, MS Friday, September 30, 2011 Dear Mary,I'm so sorry to hear about Johnny. You and your family are in my prayers.
Love you,
Sherry
Mae Simpson
Monticello, AR Friday, September 30, 2011 Mary,We will keep you and your family lifted up to Jesus, for He will take care of you. Our prayers will always be with you.
Tommie & Mae Simpson
Nancy Ivey
Baton Rouge, LA Friday, September 30, 2011 Mary,We were saddened to hear about Mr. Donaldson's passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Thank you again for making Blaine's stay in Monticello an enjoyable one.
Nancy Ivey
Tommy and Diane Ferrell
Monticello, AR Friday, September 30, 2011 Mary and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. We will all miss Johnny. He and Tommy have spent many days fishing together from different boats and enjoyed sunny mornings on the lakes. You are in our thoughts and prayers.Joseph, MaryAnn, Raymond Carmine
Monticello, AR Thursday, September 29, 2011 Mrs. Donaldson and Family,Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the comfort of God help you during this difficult time.
With love and prayers,
The Carmine Family
Jerri Crawford
Malvern, AR Thursday, September 29, 2011 Mary and family,I was so sorry to see your husband's obituary in the Arkansas Democrat/Gazette today. Please accept my sympathy in your loss and I pray that you will find strength and comfort in the Lord. I have very fond memories of our time together at UAM.
In love,
Jerri Crawford
Larry Doggett
Monticello, AR Thursday, September 29, 2011 I'm sorry about your loss. I am praying for you and your family. May you experience a special touch of the Lord's presence, love, and peace at this difficult time in your life.Shane Williams
Wilmar, AR Thursday, September 29, 2011 I was so shocked to hear about Johnny's boating accident. I am ashamed that it took this long to get on here and sign the guestbook. I knew Johnny for a few years, here, compared to how long we will know each other in Eternity. I know he is taking fishing lessons from The Master now, and I can't wait until we all get to that Big Fish Fry in the Ski. I am thinking of you and your family.John Porter Price
Monticello, AR Thursday, September 29, 2011 Johnny Donaldson could be summed up with one word - unique. He was highly intelligent, intense, dependable, honest, and above all he was my friend and I will miss him. Bless you Mary, and your daughters. John Porter PriceAlex Lowe
Monticello, AR Thursday, September 29, 2011 Dear Mrs. Donaldson,I am sorry that your husband passed away. He was my Bop-Pop's friend. I am thinking about you.
Alex Lowe - 4th grade
Toni Oakes Garrison
Monticello, AR Thursday, September 29, 2011 Our prayers and thoughts are with you all, may God bring peace to your hearts and love in abundance.The family of Charles Oakes
Kim Kendrick
Star City, AR Thursday, September 29, 2011 My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time and in the times ahead.Erica Kendrick
Monticello, AR Thursday, September 29, 2011 Mrs. Mary,I'm so sorry to hear about Mr. Johnny. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers today and the days to come.
Erica Kendrick
LaMar Hunter
Wilmar, AR Thursday, September 29, 2011 May the Lord Bless all the family is my prayer.jeanie lemons-jones
monticello, AR Thursday, September 29, 2011 MS. MARY MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU WITH LOTS OF WONDERFUL, FUN MEMORIES. HE WAS THE BEST LANDLORD I EVER HAD AND WAS A VERY FUNNY MAN.Nena Wright
Camden, AR Thursday, September 29, 2011 Mary, Luann, Jennifer, and families,Sorry to hear about Johnny. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Nena Wright, Roger and Doug
David Napier
, TX Thursday, September 29, 2011 Mary and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.Glenda Yarbrough-Clubb
Monticello, AR Thursday, September 29, 2011 with deepest sympathy and sincere prayers for you and your family~glendaTom Wingard and Robin McClendon
, AR Thursday, September 29, 2011 Mrs. Mary, we are very sorry for your loss, Johnny was one of my first clients and I always apprciated him for that. He was quite a character to get to know.Jimmy Lee Jones
Dumas, AR Thursday, September 29, 2011 Johnny Donaldson and I were in service together from 1961-1963.Connie Sanderlin
Monticello, AR Thursday, September 29, 2011 Mary,Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Connie Sanderlin, Pete Sanderlin, & Stacy Sanderlin Hopkins
Jim Tadel
Monticello, AR Thursday, September 29, 2011 Thoughts and prayers for your loss. A big man with a big heart. He will be missed.Justin Randolph
Monticello, AR Wednesday, September 28, 2011 Mrs. Donaldson,I will pray for you and your family.
Love Justin Randolph
3rd grade student in Mrs. Engelkes class
Doris Turner
monticello, AR Wednesday, September 28, 2011 mrs Donaldson, I am so sorry for your lost, may god be with u and your family your cafertia worker. Doris Turner...Donna and Herbert Bradley
Monticello, AR Wednesday, September 28, 2011 We have tried to find the right words and they just do not come. We know how hard this must be for you and your family. We have been praying for all of you since the moment we heard of Johnny's accident. He loved his fishing and his family. May God send a special special amount of grace and love to you at this time. We want to help in any way we can, now or later. Love and Prayers to Mary,daughters and all of the grandchildren.connie and Sammy Mullis
Monticello, AR Wednesday, September 28, 2011 Our thoughts and prayers are with you the girls and the family.Our Love to you
Kendra Nolen
Monticello, AR Wednesday, September 28, 2011 Mrs. Donaldson words cannot express what you are going thru. Just know that you and the family have my condolences and prayers. And if you need anything just let me know. Take care and may god continue to richly bless you.Larry & Donna Taylor
Warren, AR Wednesday, September 28, 2011 Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. He was a wonderful person and a dear friend. May God comfort you during this time.Janice G McAllister
Hot Springs Village, AR Wednesday, September 28, 2011 You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Mary, I am so sorry for your loss. Johnny was such a fun and sincere person. He will be greatly missed by all who ever knew him. I love his sweet mom and he was so like her. Please accept my condolenceses at this sad time. Prayers and blessings for God's healing for you and the girls. With sympathy & love, Janice G (Wiggam-Majors) McAllisterMichonda Jordan
MONTICELLO, AR Wednesday, September 28, 2011 Jennifer, to you and your family; May you and your family find strength in God and that he keeps your family strong during this difficult time.LaMar & Ruth Hunter
Wilmar, AR Wednesday, September 28, 2011 Mary and family:Lamar and I were heart broken when we heard of Johnny's death. We could not believe it. We will always remember all the times he sat at our table laughed and talked whether it was business or just pleasure..
Love to all of you,
Ruth & Lamar
Pat and Kristie Fowler
Monticello, AR Wednesday, September 28, 2011 Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Stephanie Pugh
Monticello, AR Wednesday, September 28, 2011 My prayers going out to the family... From Stephanie,Elijah,SierraMarty & Sandra Baker
Monticello, AR Wednesday, September 28, 2011 Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Johnny was a good friend and will be missed. I always enjoyed talking with him and listening to him laugh! I always knew where I stood with him. He will be greatly missed.Jonathan Wiscaver
Monticello, AR Wednesday, September 28, 2011 You guys are in my thoughts and Prayers.Barbara Maxwell
Monticello, AR Wednesday, September 28, 2011 Mary, I'm so very sorry for your loss.Candy and Gary Hillis
Monticello, AR Wednesday, September 28, 2011 Mary, LuAnn, and Jennifer,We are so sorry about your loss. Please know that our thoughts, love and prayers are with you. If there is anything we could to to ease your burden we would do so. May God comfort you as only He can.
In Christ love,
Gary and Candy Hillis
Mrs. Noah Smith
Warren, AR Wednesday, September 28, 2011 I am so sorry about Johnny's death. I know there is so little I can say to ease the pain you feel right now. May the love of friends and family give you strength during this difficult time. God grant you comfort, peace and blessing in the days ahead. You are in my thoughts and prayers.Bob & Teresa Stark
Monticello, AR Wednesday, September 28, 2011 Mary & Family,Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of Johnny. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Jane Thomasson
Monticello, AR Wednesday, September 28, 2011 Mary, I am so sorry to hear of Johnny's death.While I know words mean so little at a time like this,
I want you to know you have my deepest sympathy.
Fondly,
Jane Thomasson
Cecil Wright
Monticello, AR Wednesday, September 28, 2011 farewell Johnny, may God be with youSandra Sheiron, D.O.
Monticello, AR Wednesday, September 28, 2011 I was so sorry to hear of Johnny's death. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Mary and girls.Sue Dye Taylor
Sheridan, AR Wednesday, September 28, 2011 My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Johnny. May the wonderful memories you all have give you some comfort during this difficult time. I have known Johnny all my life but have not seen him in many years but I do have fond memories growing up on Barkada Rd with him and his family. They were all wonderful friends.Susan Smith
Little Rock, AR Wednesday, September 28, 2011 Mary, Luann and Jennifer, I am so very sorry to hear about Johnny. My prayers are with you all. Johnny will be missed by many. God bless all of you during this difficult time. SusanAshlee Hillis
Monticello, AR Wednesday, September 28, 2011 Praying for all of you during this time! I have some great childhood memories growing up together with all of you! Mr. Johnny will be missed but leaves a lot of great memories to hold on to! Praying God guides each one of you and gives you the comfort you each need during this time! Love ad praying for yall!Steve and Kim Pigott
Monticello, AR Wednesday, September 28, 2011 Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Steve and Kim Pigott
Cody, Clint, and Cade
Lynn Holstead
Monticello, AR Wednesday, September 28, 2011 Our prayers are with you and your family.Josh & Angie Frost
Monticello, AR Wednesday, September 28, 2011 Mary and family: We were so sorry to hear of Johnny's passing. What a wonderful man he was. He was so full of life, and always a joy to be around. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.Jody & Billy Gladden
Monticello, AR Wednesday, September 28, 2011 We lost a great friend and a gentleman but your loss is so much greater. We loved Johnny dearly and pray the Lord will give you and your family comfort and peace during this difficult time.Paige (Hill) Stell
Monticello, AR Wednesday, September 28, 2011 Ms. Mary, Luann, Jennifer, and family,Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this difficult time. Find comfort in God's arms and know that he is carrying you through. We are here for each of you and only a call away.
Love, John, Paige (Hill), Jayson, Colt, Brad, Jake, and Jared Stell
James and Kathy Tumlison
, TX Wednesday, September 28, 2011 Mary and girls,We are so sad about Johnny. Please know that we are thinking of and praying for you through these difficult days.
Love,
James and Kathy
PAT SAVAGE
Monticello, AR Wednesday, September 28, 2011 So sorry for the loss of Johnny. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.Melanie Hartness
Monticello, AR Wednesday, September 28, 2011 You all are in my thoughts and prayers.James and Kathy Berry
Monticello, AR Wednesday, September 28, 2011 Mary and FamilyWe are praying and thinking about you at this sad time. We treasure You and Johnny`s friendship through the years.
James and Kathy
Kim and David Hoffman
Conway, AR Wednesday, September 28, 2011 Mary, Jennifer, Luann and Family,We are so sorry to hear about Johnny. We thought so much of him. Praying for God's comfort for you during this sad time.
Jana Wiscaver Thompson
Little Rock, AR Wednesday, September 28, 2011 Mary, LuAnn, Jennifer,I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Mr. Johnny. I have many fond memories of spending time with your family as a child. Mr. Johnny was a great man and will be missed. There are no words to provide for the condolences and comfort I hope for you and your families during this difficult time. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Johnny Lambert
Monticello, AR Wednesday, September 28, 2011 I am so sorry for your loss. I know there aren't words soft enough to ease your pain, strong enough to lift you up, or kind enough to dry your tears. However I do know for a certainty that Mr.Johnny will never experience another day of pain and sorrow. I do know for a certainty that one day in the very near future the same will be true for each and every member of all our families. Until that day comes, may the Lord bless you, may the Lord keep you, and may the Lord shower you with his peace,the peace that excels all thought . Again I cannot tell you how sorry I am, your family will continue in my prayers...Johnny LambertJosh and Brooke Smith
Dumas, AR Wednesday, September 28, 2011 Our thoughts and prayers are with you Mrs. Mary. You and Mr. Johnny were great to us and he will be missed.Karl and Dwyla Gifford
Wilmar, AR Wednesday, September 28, 2011 So sorry to hear of your loss we will keep all of you in our prayersMr. & Mrs. Wesley Reeves
Wilmar, AR Wednesday, September 28, 2011 Our thoughts and prayers are with you.CHRIS LAWSON
Warren, AR Wednesday, September 28, 2011 RIP J.DHarry Densmore
Star City, AR Wednesday, September 28, 2011 My prayers are with his family, remember a wonderful person to chat with.Susan Starks
Monticello, AR Wednesday, September 28, 2011 Thoughts and prayers are going up for you.Mary Burgess
, TX Wednesday, September 28, 2011 Mary, so sorry to hear of the death of your husband . I am praying for you and your family. If I can help you in anyway please allow me to. The loss of a spouse is hard to come to terms with but God will help you get through these dark days .