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“My condolences to the family. My GOD bless each and everyone. ”
1 of 9 | Posted by: Jay Riley - West Sacramento, CA

“Sandy, I am so sorry to hear of Austin's passing. My thoughts and prayers will be with you. ”
2 of 9 | Posted by: Debbie Taylor - Bryant, AR

“Kenneth & Edgar: My condolences in the loss of your Dad. Sorry I wasn't there but did not learn of his passing until Saturday evening. Lura Belle ”
3 of 9 | Posted by: Lura Rigsby Owen - Lonsdale, AR

“Edgar and Peggy, We are so sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers. ”
4 of 9 | Posted by: Coy & Janet Hunter - Hot Springs, AR

“We would like to offer our deepest condolences to everyone in the family. Austin was a good man who would help out his neighbors if he could, one way...Read More »
5 of 9 | Posted by: Kenny and Donna Furr - Lonsdale, AR

“MR,AUSTIN,YOU,WILL BE MISSED VERY MUCH MY,STEVE,DELORES AND CODY.LOVE YOU. ”
6 of 9 | Posted by: MR.& MRS.STEVE WILCOX ,CODY - AR

“WE,LOVE YOU MR.AUSTIN ”
7 of 9 | Posted by: MR.&MRS.LARRY COCKRELL,FAMILY - AR

“LOTS OF GOOD MEMORIES OF AUSTIN AND HIS FAMILY OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH EACH OF YOU AT THIS TIME GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU ”
8 of 9 | Posted by: GARY ROBERTS - HOT SPRINGS , AR

“i remember brother austin from when my dad clarence jones was alive they were dear friends,i always remember he was a very nice man.my prayers are...Read More »
9 of 9 | Posted by: Beverly Funes - Hot Springs, AR


Austin E. Johnson, 87, of Lonsdale, died Thursday, November 5, 2009 at home. Born February 25, 1922 in Cedar Glades, Arkansas to Joe S. and Sarah Ethel Merriott Johnson, he was a member of the Old Country Church. He was predeceased by his wife Pauline Johnson and brother, Arthur Johnson.

Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Barbara Johnson and Edgar and Peggy Johnson, all of Hot Springs; one daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Fred Rodriguez of Lonsdale; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Iva Bates, Dorothy Herron and Eva and Jim Harper, all of Hot Springs; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Leo and Leveda Johnson of Hot Springs and Ed and Kelba Johnson; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Old Country Church with Brother B. Q. Bratton and Tod Johnson officiating. Pallbearers will be Lynn Johnson, Terry Johnson, Larry Johnson, Earn Bates, Manuel Bates and Johnny Bailey. Burial will be in Rock Springs Cemetery.

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