Johnson, Ivan Ray (Pikeville)

  • Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Ivan Ray Johnson, 70, of Pikeville, TN, died on Monday, September 29, 2014.

He was a member of the Cupbearer Ministry. He also enjoyed camping, meeting with the guys at Pailo Market, and spending time with his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ivan L. "Doc" and Cecil Johnson.

Ivan is survived by his best friend and wife of 48 years, Idell Hankins Johnson; daughter, Lynn (Ernest) Stephens; son, Steven Ray Johnson and special friend Shauna Hobbs, all of Dunlap; daughter Stacie (Jimmy) Smith, Pikeville; six grandchildren, Brandon, Michaela, Lacey, and Maggie Johnson, Jason (Rhonda) Smith and Ashley Smith; three great-grandchildren, Caleb, Kimber Smith and Paden Argo; three sisters, Alma (Billy Joe) Smith), Dunlap; Billie (Randall) Bryant and Rita (Israel) Spaulding, both of Naples, FL; and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be Friday, October 3 at 2 p.m. CDT in the funeral home chapel, with Rev. Michael Schrum and Bishop Rita Partin officiating. Burial will be in Collier Cemetery.

Arrangements are by Putnam-Reed Funeral Home, Hwy 127 South, Pikeville, where the family will receive friends Thursday, October 2 from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. and Friday, October 3 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. CDT.

Latest Headlines
Obituaries
Eunice Jones
Eunice Jones
  • 3/27/2024

On March 18, 2024, Jesus gently whispered to Mrs. Eunice Jones, “Come to me—come home.” She answered his call and moved to her heavenly home to be reunited with loved ones: parents, Lee and Ruby ... more

Tommy Dewitt Price (Benton)
Tommy Dewitt Price (Benton)
  • 3/27/2024

Tommy Dewitt Price, 88, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on March 23, 2024, at his home. He was born on February 28, 1936, to the late Manuel and Edith Locke Price. In addition ... more

James “Jim” William Burk
James “Jim” William Burk
  • 3/26/2024

James “Jim” William Burk, 77, of Ringgold, Georgia, departed life on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 1, 1947, in Dalton, a son of ... more