Gregory Lee Johnson, 56, of Stuttgart departed this life on August 11, 2024 at Maple Healthcare in Hazen, Arkansas after a 16 year battle with an astrocytoma brain tumor.
Greg was born on June 26, 1968 at Stuttgart Memorial Hospital in Stuttgart, Arkansas to Evers Lee Johnson, Jr., (Sonny) and Jeanette Kocourek Stephens. He attended Stuttgart Public Schools and later obtained his GED in 1987. In 1990, he completed Heating and Air courses at SEARK College in Pine Bluff. He also received a diploma in marine repair at Quapaw Technical Institute in Hot Springs in 2000. He loved to hunt, fish, and visit with friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents Evers Lee Johnson Sr. and Tommie McFatridge Johnson, and Edward (Bud) and Peggy Kocourek, his aunts Carolyn Johnson Bryant and Dolores Johnson Reed, his uncle Hollis L. Reed, and aunt Peggy Kocourek Wallace.
Greg is survived by his Dad, Sonny Johnson and Becky (step-mom) of Slovak, and Jeanette Stephens (mother) of Heber Springs, his step-son Daniel Pore (Crystal) of Greenbrier, brother Terry Sells (Laduska) and niece Addy of Almyra, His aunt Betsy Barricklow of Houston Texas, Step-siblings Sarah Hatfield and Rick Hatfield of Slovak, nephew Sebastian Hatfield of Conway, and step-sister Katherine Hatfield Neblett (Leo) and nephew Xavier all of Little Rock and many cousins. He also leaves behind his best girl and companion of 7 years, Ginger, a red fox Labrador.
We would like to thank Dr. Ali Krisht of St. Vincent’s North and staff for all the continued care and compassion throughout the years, Dr. Ryan Hall, oncologist and staff at CARTI-Stuttgart, his family physician, Dr. Dennis Yelvington, Dr. Christopher Morgan and staff of Maple Healthcare Nursing Home, Hazen Ar. and Arkansas Hospice for all the care Greg received.
Memorial service officiated by Reverend Joseph Spangler, will be Saturday August 17, 2024 at 11 am. at The Church of Christ in Stuttgart 1806 North Buerkle Street. Burial of cremains will be at a later date.
Memorials may be made to The Church of Christ, American Cancer Society, or a charity of your choice.
We are so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family to find comfort and peace during this time. 🙏🙏🙏
Greg was an awesome guy he was a classmate of mine. My prayers are with each of you.
Greg was a cousin by marriage and classmate. He was also a awesome friend. He will be missed tremendously. Prayers and condolences to his family.
We at Maple Healthcare will miss Greg so much. We are thankful and honored that we were allowed to provide care for Greg and we had the chance to get to know him. Greg was and always will be a part of our Maple Healthcare family.
Greg was my second cousin, He was the first cousin I became close to. I will miss you hugs ans your knowledge of life.
Rest In Peace my friend, your friends and family will be waiting. Your battle is now over. Fly high🙏🙏🙏