of Byhalia, MS

August 21, 1927 - October 26, 2022

Delbert Johnson, 95, of Byhalia, MS, (formerly of Marianna, Arkansas) passed away October 26, 2022, at DeSoto Healthcare in Southaven, MS. An hour of visitation for Delbert will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, October 29, at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in Marianna, Arkansas, with funeral at 2:00 p.m., and internment following at Sunset Memorial Park, Hwy 49, West Helena, Arkansas.
Delbert was born August 21, 1927, in Portia, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents Cam (Dink) Johnson, and Ruth (Mann) Johnson, and beloved step-mother Zula (Mann) Johnson.
He is survived by his wife and sweetheart, Ruby (Key) Johnson, of 72 years. Ruby and Delbert met after his service in the army, and they married on St. Patrick's Day in 1950. Delbert and Ruby were blessed with two loving daughters Debby (Bobby) Corley of Byhalia, MS, and Gayle (Eddy) Odom of Byhalia, MS.
He loved and cared greatly for all his three grandchildren, Christy Brown, Kyle (Halle) Rodgers, and Kaci (Landon) Willard, all of Olive Branch, MS. His four great-grandchildren, Wyatt Rodgers, Hayes Rodgers, Andi Willard, and Reid Willard were the delight of his golden years.
Delbert was blessed with ten brothers and sisters. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Jack Johnson, Virgel Johnson, Laborn Johnson, R.C. Johnson, Huey Johnson, Roger Johnson, and Kim Johnson. He is survived by his brothers, J.C. Johnson, Walter Johnson, John Johnson, and sisters, Roberta Paulman, Cammie Benham, and Rose Edmonson. He was blessed with and loved his MANY nieces and nephews.
Delbert was in farming after his army days, then many years with Mohawk Rubber Company, car salesman with Ritchey Motors, then Co-Owner of P.J.'s before retirement and moving to Olive Branch, MS. He attended Cedar View Baptist Church until he went into the nursing home in Southaven.
Delbert was an avid fisherman, excellent gardener, hard worker, and loved Ruby's country cooking (and, was not so bad at it himself)!

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
621 West Chestnut Street
Marianna, AR  72360
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com