He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, the owner/operator of Slingerland Furniture Store in Lincoln County and a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Clark County. He met his wife while attending Henderson State University and raised seven children together. They moved to Star City in 1976. For much of his life, Johnnie enjoyed selling furniture. He took pleasure in talking to anyone who would listen, which in turn made him a successful salesman. Johnnie was somewhat a jokester, pulling ponytails, then ducking to blame it on someone none the wiser. He was a smart kind, and cunning man who loved to laugh, talk, and eat. He was greatly loved by so many and will be missed immensely.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Molly Williams Slingerland of Star City; two sons, John Slingerland and Terry Slingerland both of Star City; four daughters, Mary (Phillip) Irons of Star City, Annette (Roger) Johnson of Hot Springs, Brenda Slingerland of Star City and Dianna (Kelly) Goins also of Star City; seventeen grandchildren; twenty-two great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Graveside Service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Holly Springs Cemetery with Rev. John David Ryker officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday evening at funeral home. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(6)
Chris, Elizabeth, Seth, Faith (In Memory) & Cayden Reed
, TX Friday, May 20, 2016 Your family is in our prayers during this time.Jamie Andrews
Monticello, AR Sunday, May 15, 2016 So sorry for your loss, Mr. Johnnie was a great loving man!!!Donna Morgan Hancock
Star City, AR Sunday, May 15, 2016 Prayers for your family in this time of Johnnie's passing to his heavenly life. God gives us all our memories to cherish and bring a smile in our time of sorry, you will meet again!Edith Carter
Monticello, AR Saturday, May 14, 2016 I am so sorry to hear of Johnnie passing away--he was always lots of fun to be around. I didn't know he had passed away until today & couldn't make it to the funeral--my thoughts & prayers are with you Mollie & family--may he R I P & may God bless ya'll at this time of sorrow--Theresa Watson
Star City, AR Thursday, May 12, 2016 we are sorry for your loss , God will see you through this in your time of needThe Watson Family
Elaine Connard
Monticello, AR Thursday, May 12, 2016 My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.