Orelan Wade Johnson

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Visitation Schedule
Roller-England Funeral Home
202 Stuttgart Hwy
England, AR  72046
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
5-7:00 P. M.
Service Schedule
First Baptist Church
201 E. Haywood
England, AR  72046
Thursday, June 1, 2017
1:00 P. M.
Cemetery
Mulberry Cemetery
Hwy 256
England, AR  72046
Memorial Contributions
Orelan Wade Johnson Scholarship % Bank of England
P. O. Box 70
England, AR  72046
Orelan Wade Johnson

of England, AR

March 26, 1942 - May 28, 2017

Orelan Wade Johnson passed away May 28, 2017, on the hill where he was born, in Tomberlin, Arkansas in Lonoke County on March 26, 1942. His parents were Robert Edward Johnson and Mildred Elkins Johnson. He was a farmer and a member of The First Baptist Church of England, Arkansas.
Orelan was a third generation farmer, farming the land that has been worked by his family for 98 years, and continues to be by his 4th and 5th family generations. Orelan was acclaimed and award winning farmer. He was named, along with his family, as the Arkansas Farm Family of the Year for 2008, the 2009 Swisher Sweet Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year from Arkansas, and the Conservation Tillage Cotton Farmer of the Year for 2004. He was featured over the years in several national magazines, including National Conservation Tillage Digest. He was a 32nd degree Mason of the Scottish Rite, recently recognized as a 50 year member of the Lodge.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Harold and Joe, and one sister, Delores. Orelan is survived by his wife of 55 years, Tena Jordan Johnson, and their two children, Angela Johnson Ward (Scott), and Wade Johnson (Brandy) all of Coy. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Kirsten Johnson (Dennis Armijo), Chance Johnson (Meagan Morgan), Drew Johnson (Natalie Elmore), Rhett Ward and Rachel Ward. He was loved by a large extended family, as well. Orelan will be missed by the many farmers he has mentored over the years from throughout the community.
Visitation will be from 5-7:00 P. M. Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at Roller England Funeral Home (501-842-3939). Funeral service will be at 1:00 P. M. Thursday, June 1, 2017 at First Baptist Church in England. Burial will be in the Mulberry Cemetery by Roller England Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a scholarship fund in Orelan's name, which will be presented each year to an England High School graduate who intends to pursue an education and career in Agriculture. Donations may be made at either Bank of England branch in England.

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16 Condolence(s)
john and sara shaw
Keo, AR
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Thursday, June 1, 2017

Johnson family

we are so sorry for your loss. Always remember the good times
joy, laughter, fun, grins
thoughts and prayers are with you

john and sara shaw

Jessica Hepler
Jacksonville,
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Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Wade, Brandy and boys.. I am so sorry to hear this. I always got such joy of hearing the stories about your Dad that you and Bandy would share. Prayers for y'all. Love you all
Jessica Hepler

Faye Stewart
Sherwood,
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Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Tina & Family,
My deepest sympathy in the passing of Orelan. We grew up together at Coy. I know it is a very difficult time. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Allen Duck
England,
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Wednesday, May 31, 2017

I have the most respect for Mr O.J. all I can say is I know that I will miss him greatly and I am sure my dad will miss all of the talks they had. May the Lord hold up the family at this time of mourning.

LeAnn & Blake Travis
Scott,
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Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Brandy & Wade - we are so sorry for your loss! Love yall!

Harvey and Allison Heck
Cabot,
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Wednesday, May 31, 2017

He had to be an amazing man to have raised such an amazing daughter. We love you Angela!!

Prayers for you all,

The Heck family

Jimmy Bryant
Conway, AR
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Wednesday, May 31, 2017

I was very saddened to hear about Orelan's passing and my condolences go out to Tena, Angela, Wade and the entire Johnson family. When Orelan passed away we lost a good friend, a community leader, and one of Arkansas's best farmers. He was someone that my late father trusted and appreciated. I am very grateful to Orelan for all he has done for the Bryant family. He was a true leader in the agricultural community and was someone that was known for his honesty and integrity.

Sincerely,
Jimmy Bryant

Michelle Swain
Little Rock, AR
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Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Mr. Orelan you will be missed. I had the pleasure of knowing you the past 3 years. You were full of wisdom and was a great member of your community. You loved your family, and I want them to know you made sure I knew how great they were.

Bob walker
Punta Gorda Florida 33983, FL
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Wednesday, May 31, 2017

He was a good friend as we attended college together a lot of ag. Classes didn't see and his family much after but saw good thing about them in ag, circles Tina wish you and family well. Bob

Greg & Stacy Charney
The Woodlands,
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Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Were so sorry to hear of Mr. Orelan's passing. He was a very special Man that touched so many lives.

Richards Honda Yamaha
Little Rock, AR
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Wednesday, May 31, 2017

We are so sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

The staff of Richards Honda Yamaha

Jim Clevenger
Benton, AR
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Wednesday, May 31, 2017

I didn't know Orelan well, but he was always a very nice man. He will be missed.

Don and Trudy Hughes
Hot Springs,
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Tuesday, May 30, 2017

So very sorry for your loss. With deepest sympathy our prayers are with all of your family.

Lynn Bowls
Sherwood,
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Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Orelan was a special man and will be truly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Brenda Book-Ward
Jonesboro,
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Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Prayers for all the family.

Tena Church
England,
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Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Always such a sweet man ... I pray your family can find peace for I know you are pain free now Much love to you Mr Orrelan & Family 💕❤️ May You REst in Peace