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Hershel Johnson
| Hershel Johnson, 88, of Paragould, formerly of Manila, passed from this life Saturday April 2, 2016 at the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. Born in Vidette, Ark., he was the son of the late Nelson and Odessa Crots Johnson and was raised in the Manila area. |
He lived much of his life in Flint, Mich., where was employed by General Motors for over 30 years. Following his retirement in 1980, he returned to Manila where he enjoyed working in his yard, fishing, and gardening. He was a Paragould resident since 2008. Hershel was a member of the former New Life Pentecostal Holiness Church in Manila.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by four brothers; Lee Shrable, Jack Shrable, Goldman Shrable, and Woodrow Shrable and two sisters; Leucretta Ray and Marie Woodhouse.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Glenda Wilkey Johnson of the home;
One son, Danny Johnson of Linden, Mich.;
One daughter, Billie Britt of Cordova, Tenn.;
One brother, Ray Peters of Paragould;
He also leaves 3 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday April 5, 2016 at the Howard Funeral Service Chapel in Manila with Rev. Bill Warren and Rev. Linda Brewer officiating. Burial will follow in Manila Cemetery. Pallbearers included Billy Joe Warren, Drew Warren, Wendell Wilkey, Gage Lollar, Tony Shrable, and Steven Hamilton.
Guest register at www.HowardFuneralService.com.