BENTON -- James Poynor Johnson, 78, passed away Thursday afternoon, Jan. 12, 2017, at his home.
He was born March 23, 1938, in Benton, the son of Clyde and Nellie (Poynor) Johnson. He was married to Patsy Johnson for 31 years, and she survives.
Mr. Johnson was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the 10th Mountain Division from 1955 to 1958.
He was of the Nazarene faith.
Survivors include two daughters, Karen St. John of Indianapolis and Sandra D. Saunders and husband Mark of Benton; grandchildren, Jake Saunders, Steven Godwin Jr., Marco Alverez, Cindy Brower, Courtney Fillinger, Ryan Godwin and Patricia Godwin; several great-grandchildren; stepchildren, Linda Alvarez of Benton, John Godwin of Concord, North Carolina, and Steve Godwin of Benton; sister, Donna Batts Cooksey of Benton; brother, Albert Johnson of Benton; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Lois Cowgur, Maxine Abbott and Betty Ferando; and brothers, David Robert Johnson and Paul Johnson.
Funeral services will be at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16, in Morton and Johnston Funeral Home in Benton. Burial will be in Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral Home.
For more information or to sign the online guest register, visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com.
