J. Boyce Johnson

J. Boyce Johnson, 80, of Texarkana, AR, died Monday, October 6, 2014, at his home. Mr. Johnson was born May 6, 1934 in Miller County, Ar. He was a member of Genoa Central Church of Christ and a member of the The Shriners, the Masonic Lodge and the Texarkana Noon Kiwanis Club.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Stamps and Eufaula Johnson and his sister Marthene Baber.

Survivors include his wife, Claudine Johnson of Texarkana, AR; daughters and sons-in-law, Patty and Craig Tipton of Fouke, AR, Brenda and Bill Allison of Shawnee, Ok, and Kathy and Rick Strawn of McKinney, TX; brothers and sisters-in-law, Maxie and Carolyn Johnson of Texarkana, TX and Prentiss and Karen Johnson of Texarkana, AR; five grandchildren, six great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at East Funeral Home - Downtown.

Graveside services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 9, 2014 at Genoa Central Church of Christ Cemetery officiated by Maxie and Phillip Johnson. Arrangements are under the direction of East Funeral Home - Downtown.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hospice of Texarkana, 803 Spruce Street, Texarkana, Texas 75501 or the Shriner's hospital of your choice.

Online tributes may be submitted to www.eastfuneralhomes.com