Graveside service for Roy Ellis Johnson, age 74 of Fayetteville, will be conducted Thursday at 4:00 p.m. at Melson Cemetery. Mr. Johnson passed away at Vanderbilt Medical Center on Monday.
A native of Lincoln County, Mr. Johnson was the son of the late John A. Johnson and Dicie Boyd Edwards. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army, retired from the farming and cattle business and was owner of Wood Bee Products.
Survivors include his wife Jeanette Chapman Johnson of Fayetteville, son Robert Ellis Johnson and wife Marlana of Harvest, AL, daughter Elisa Leigh Johnson of Ardmore, TN, son Roy Evan Johnson of Fayetteville, grandchildren Kali J. Taylor, Tara Lynne Johnson, Collin James Johnson, Damon Grant Johnson, Marlyssa Jeanette Johnson and Connor Dale Johnson and one brother Abra
O. Johnson of MI.
Visitation with the family will be Thursday from 12 pm – 3 pm at Higgins Funeral Home.
Higgins Funeral Home is assisting the family of Mr. Roy Ellis Johnson.
7 Comments To "Roy Ellis Johnson"
#1 Comment By Stephanie Sharp On April 16, 2013 @ 8:18 pm
Jeanette,
I am so sad to hear Mr Johnson passed away! I feel so bad I have not stayed in contact since I moved, I think of you both often. I laugh sometimes and tell the story of him bringing in that buzzer/shocker in his pocket and hugging me at the bank and scaring me to pieces and all the customers looking at us like we had lost our minds! He was always doing something to make me laugh I could tell so many stories of things he did to me. I miss you both and this world will never be the same without him!! I love you and if there is anything at all that you need please call me!!
#2 Comment By Celia Bradley On April 17, 2013 @ 2:45 am
Mrs. Johnson and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Celia Bradly
#3 Comment By Peggy G. Bevels On April 17, 2013 @ 3:33 pm
Sending my deepest sympathy on the passing of Roy. May your precious memories bring you comfort in the days ahead. Your family will be in my prayers.
God Bless,
Peggy
#4 Comment By Diane Dyer Buchanan On April 17, 2013 @ 4:36 pm
Jeannette and Children,
Jimmy and I are deeply saddened to learn of Ellis’s death. I remember many good talks we had with him at Miss Jenny’s store. I know he will be greatly missed but know that you must have a wealth of wonderful memories to help you during this difficult time.
May God Bless and Comfort You.
#5 Comment By Beth Couch On April 17, 2013 @ 4:53 pm
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I did not know Mr. Johnson, but it appears he lived a very full and happy life. Deepest sympathies, Beth Couch
#6 Comment By Gary Conner On April 18, 2013 @ 1:25 pm
Robert and Family, my heart goes out to you. You will be with Roy again–his Spirit is part of your life–and though you will miss being able to talk to him for awhile, you will be with him again in our eternal home. He is waiting for you there. May the Lord grant you Peace in these days to come…
“O Death, where is thy victory?
O Death, where is thy sting?”
#7 Comment By Judy Johnson On April 18, 2013 @ 11:25 pm
Aunt Jeanette, Robby, Elisa and Evan,
I am so sorry for your loss. It has been years since the last time I saw any of you. I think it was when Grandma Dicie passed over twenty some years ago. Dad called me Tuesday and shared the news. It broke my heart to hear the hurt in his voice when he said his brother had passed. Uncle Roy will be missed and there may be a little less laughter in this world without him. I remember his sense of humor most. Best wishes to you and your families during this difficult time.
Judy, Steve and Tyler