Johnny Donaldson

Johnny Donaldson, 68, of Monticello, passed away Tuesday as a result of a boating accident. He was born July 30, 1943 in Monticello. He was a retired Building Contractor, U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict and a member of the First United Methodist Church in Monticello. He was the son of the late Raymond Donaldson and Virginia Wright Donaldson. Johnny was a 1961 graduate of Monticello High School where he played football and ran track. He was an avid fisherman and poker player and was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. Survivors include his wife, Mary York Donaldson of Monticello; two daughters, Luann Donaldson Napier and husband, Philip Alan Napier, Jr. of Little Rock and Jennifer Donaldson Franklin and husband, Alfonzo Franklin of Monticello; four grandchildren, Olivia and Trip Napier of Little Rock and Parker and Savannah Franklin of Monticello, and other relatives and friends. Outdoor memorial service will be 5 p.m., Thursday at the home, 806 Bowser Rd., Monticello. Visitation 4 p.m. until service time. Memorials to: First United Methodist Church, Choir Fund, 317 S. Main, Monticello, Ark. 71655. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.