William Buster Johnson 82, of Benton, passed away on April 16, 2010. Buster was born on April 19, 1927 to the late, David Charles and Ruby Johnson in Gurdon, Arkansas. He was the owner and operator of W. B. Johnson and Sons Welding Company in Benton for over 30 years. Buster loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He loved camping and family cook outs.
Mr. Johnson is preceded in death by his parents; loving wife, Mary Virginia Johnson; son, Billy Johnson; great great grandson, Joshua Clay Pierce and two sisters, Juanita and Betty.
He is survived by his loving daughters, Brenda Pierce (Acie), Carolyn Spears (David), Sherry Johnson and Vickie Johnson; son, Jimmy Earl Johnson (Debbie); thirteen grandchildren; twenty three great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; four sisters, two brothers and many other relatives and friends who all loved him and will miss him dearly.
Graveside service will be held on Monday, April 19, 2010 at Social Hill Cemetery at 2:00 PM with Pastor G. A. Dudley officiating. Visitation will be Sunday, April 18, 2010 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home 4212 Hwy 5 North Bryant. To sign Buster's online guest book visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.