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William "Dub" Johnson
June 25, 1943 - May 12, 2023

William “Dub” Johnson, 79, of Jonesboro, AR, departed this life on Friday, May 12th at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. He was born in Marked Tree and lived most of his lifetime in Jonesboro.  Dub was a retired truck driver working for CF trucking and ABF trucking retiring from there and was a member of Sanctuary Church of Jonesboro where he served as a board member for the church.     He was preceded by his parents, Clarence and Beatrice Johnson.     He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Linda Johnson of the home; three sons, Tim (Shanon) Johnson, James (Shana) Johnson both of Jonesboro and Todd (Mandy) Johnson of Bono; two daughters, Sherri Dutton of Watauga, TX., and Melinda Shaw of Jonesboro; two brothers, Freddy Johnson and Danny Johnson both of Jonesboro; One sister, Bonnie Hendrix of Jonesboro; 11 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren The family will receive friends Monday, May 15th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Sanctuary Church of Jonesboro.  A Celebration of Life will be Tuesday at 11:00 am at Sanctuary Church of Jonesboro with Revs. Kenneth O’Connell and Anthony Ferrell officiating.  Burial will follow in Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery in Jonesboro, AR. Active pallbearers will be grandsons, Price Johnson, Seth Johnson, Jake Johnson, Brady Johnson, Ty Johnson, and Taylor Dutton.   Honorary pallbearers will be Brandon Mallard, Anthony Ferrell, Steve Richmond, Caleb Ivans, Raymond Sartin, Roger McClain, and the CF employees and staff Lasting memorials are asked to consider the Sanctuary Church Building Fund, P.O. Box, 17252 Jonesboro, AR  72403 In compliance with COVID-19 restrictions, face masks or other facial covering and social distancing is optional. An online guest book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net

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Visitation

May 15, 2023
05:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Sanctuary Church of Jonesboro


Funeral Service

May 16, 2023
11:00 AM

Sanctuary Church of Jonesboro


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  1. Robert Axton, Palmyra, Missouri says

    We were so shocked to hear of our cousin’s passing. Pleasant memories of every time we met. He was always ready with a smile and a praise for the Lord. Love y’all! The Axton siblings, Robert (Sandy), Barbara (Steve), Sharon (Carl), and Carol

  2. Pat & Bill Entrekin, StoryPoint says

    Condolences

  3. Bonnie , Jonesboro says

    My precious brother, my heart is broken that you are gone from me, but I am happy that Jesus has given you rest. You have always been there for me even when you were greatly inconvenienced to do so... can't put into words how much I miss you already. "Feast at Jesus table."

  4. Darryl McGee, North Richland Hills, Texas says

    Dub will missed, I always considered him my friend. Prayers, for this precious family. I apologize that I am unable to attend services due to work travel obligations.

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