Rickey Johnston

James “Rickey” Johnston of Beebe, Arkansas, passed away August 24, 2021. Rickey was an oil field worker spending most of his career in West Texas. Rickey never met a stranger. He could always be found talking to people about World War II, telling stories about his dad's service during the Battle of the Bulge. If he wasn't talking about World War II, he would be talking about old Colt and Winchester firearms.

Rickey is preceded in death by his father and mother, two brothers and one sister.

Rickey is survived by two sons Darren and Jacob, one daughter Natalie, and their families; and one nephew, Patrick Johnston and family.

Rickey is also survived by his best friend for over 60 years, Jim Allen.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Arkansas Hospice Foundation, 14 Parkstone Circle, North Little Rock, AR  72116.  http://www.arkansashospice.org/foundation/donate/.

Graveside service will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Beebe Cemetery. Cremation arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home.  Please visit www.smithfamilycares.com/westbrook for guest register.