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Wayne Johnson (76) passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He retired from Ashley Furniture. He enjoyed fishing, cooking, taking care of his truck, doing carpentry work and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his sons, Scotty Johnson (Heather), Jason Johnson (Sabrina) and Cody Johnson (Kim) all of Booneville; his sister, Karen Crum (Durell) of Corinth; his special friend, Mary Denton of Pontotoc; his aunt, Thelma Johnson of Corinth; his grandchildren, Devin Johnson (Chelsea), Hailey Johnson (Kayleigh), Payden Johnson, Lilly Johnson and Will Johnson; his great grandchildren, Isiah and Gulianna; his niece, Heather Crum; his great nieces, Chloe and Zoe Luttrell and his cousin, Tommy Johnson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, JB and Daisy Johnson and his grandparents, Elmer Johnson and Ila Foryes.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2026 in the Baldwyn Chapel of Kesler Funeral Home at 2 pm with Bro. Jerry Trimble officiating. Visitation will be 1-2 pm.
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