Jeffery Lee Johnson

Jeffery Lee Johnson, 71, passed away on May 29, 2026. He was born  In Newport, AR on July 9, 1954 to the late Robert Ralph Johnson and the late Hester Mae (Pearce) Johnson.

He served a term in the US Navy. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for many years.  He worked for and retired from AP&L White Bluff. Jeff was a member of Electric Workers Union for over 20 years. Jeff enjoyed hunting, fishing, living off the land and living life by his own rules.

He was a dedicated husband, father, brother, and pawpaw.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years Betty  (Cummings) Johnson.  Jeffery is survived by his children, Kelly Barnhart (Richard), Scott Millsapps (Stephanie), LeAnn Johnson, and Robert Johnson; siblings: Matt Johnson (Ann), and Donna Rae Allen (Patrick), grandchildren, Kevin Barnhart (Christy), Brian Barnhart (Katherine), David Barnhart (Lydia), Lindsey Law (Jason), Brandon "Buddy Row" Henley, Brittany Henley, Ashton Bates (Aaron), Jordan Millsapps, and Michael Millsapps (Hunter); great-grandchildren, Lily, Jenna, Jacob, Daniel, Easton, London, Josie, Richard, Cole, Remington, Emersyn, Maci, Jacob, and Nolan; and several friends and extended family members.

A visitation will be held Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM followed by funeral services beginning at 2:00 PM at Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main Street, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72114. Interment will take place at Arkansas Memorial Gardens, 8507 AR-161, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72117

Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., North Little Rock, AR  72114.  501-758-1170