Harrison H. Johns

November 17, 2020, Harrison H. Johns, loving husband and father, died at the age of 92 in Searcy, Ark. Harrison was born in 1928 in Sardis, Miss., to Walter and Maude (Youngblood) Johns. He graduated from Tunica High School. He earned his degrees from Ouachita Baptist University, 1950 and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1954. In 1951 Harrison married Barbara Vandiver of Harrisburg, Ark., and together they raised two children, Rebecca and Haynes. Harrison was an ordained Southern Baptist minister for over 70 years. He pastored churches in Texas, Arkansas, and Colorado. He was Director of Missions in the Independence Baptist Association and later in the Stuttgart Baptist Association. Harrison served on the Southern Baptist State Convention Executive Boards in Arkansas and Colorado. After retirement he was active in Harrisburg First Baptist Church and later joined Searcy First Baptist Church. Harrison was passionate in telling everyone about forgiveness and salvation through Jesus Christ. He was a member of the Harrisburg Masonic Lodge. Harrison is survived by his daughter, Rebecca (Phillip) Williams of Searcy, son, Haynes (Dave) Johns of Chicago, granddaughter, Julia Williams of Searcy, sister, Ann (Ray) Fowler of South Carolina, in-laws, Lois Johns of Harrisburg, Doyle and Margaret (Vandiver) Brown of Jonesboro, cousins, nieces, nephews, and beloved friends. He is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara, his parents, brothers Bill, Walter and Charles, and sisters, Edris Sloan and Cora Jones. Special appreciation is extended to Searcy Providence Assisted Living, who provided exceptional care during his four year residence there, and to Unity Hospital for their compassion and professional care. Due to the current pandemic, a family graveside service was held at Harrisburg Memorial Park under the direction of Gregg-Weston Funeral Home. Donations may be made to the Arkansas Baptist State Convention – Disaster Relief, 10 Remington Drive, LR, Ark., 72204.