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Submitted: 8/1/14 • Approved: 8/3/14 • Last Updated: 8/6/14 • R1028561-G1028561-S3
Joy
July 25, 1895 - September 6, 1964
*Obituary
Northwest Arkansas Times
Tuesday, September 8, 1964
Springdale — Benjamin Joye Johnston, 60, a retired Springdale farmer, died Sunday at his home. He was born July 25, 1895 at Habberton and was a member of the Church of Christ. Surviving are the widow, Mrs.
Clara Johnston of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Vivian Cloer, Mrs. Jaynell Holmsley and Mrs. Betty Jo Howerton, all of Springdale; two sons Benjamin Joye Jr of Elkins and Donald R. of El Segundo, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Zella Hale and Mrs. Dixie Martin of El Segundo; 10 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Callison-Sisco Chapel. Burial will be in Joyce Cemetery.
Clara
September 15, 1899 - April 13, 1997
*Dates from Fayetteville Public Library online Obituary Index
Contributed on 8/1/14 by wfields55
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