Dale Edward Shelby Johnson

Dale Edward (Shelby) Johnson of North Little Rock passed away to his Heavenly home on November 12, 2018. He was born in Little Rock on February 14, 1950. Dale was preceded in death by his stepfather, James "Joe" Johnson Sr.; his wife, Kimberly, daughter, Whitney; and brother, Joe Johnson, Jr. He is survived by his mother, LaReva Johnson Mayo, stepfather, Delbert Mayo; brother Mark Shelby (Rhonda) of Conway; sisters Lisa Spigner (Mike) and Theresa Crowder, both of North Little Rock; his three children, Shannon Johnson Yard and Christina Johnson of Rhode Island, Michael Rodgers of Connecticut, nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and a host of other family and friends. Dale was a graduate of North Little Rock High School and a US Navy veteran. He will be remembered for his zest for life, a mischievous sense of humor, a gift for storytelling, and his love of fishing and playing his guitars. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, November 15, at Smith-NLR Funeral Home, 1921 Main Street, North Little Rock. A visitation will be held there on Wednesday from 6–8 p.m. Words alone cannot express the depth of gratitude felt by Dale's family for the gifted, dedicated, and compassionate team who gave us over 17 bonus years with him. We are forever indebted to Dr. Steve Hutchins, Dr. John Ransom, PA Wes Hall, Lola Fish, and staff at Baptist Health Heart Transplant Institute; Dale's favorite nurses on the 8th floor at Baptist Health; and above all, the donor who generously gave the gift of life through heart transplant. Please consider honoring Dale's life by becoming an organ donor. This can be designated on your driver's license. More information can be found at www.arora.org. Dale's family also appreciates the care given to Dale in his last years at Robinson Nursing and Rehab and by the staff of Kindred Care Hospice. Online guestbook at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.