Emry Palmer Johnson, 72, of Piggott died Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2004, at his home.

He was born June 22, 1932 in Piggott, the son of the late Dellveicho and Anna Eva Johnson.

He was preceded in death by one daughter, Linda Kay Johnson; one son, Michael Shayne Johnson; one brother, Doyne "Biscuits" Johnson; and one sister, Eileen Johnson.

He is survived by two sons, Emry Palmer Johnson II of Kennett and Mooring Johnson of Piggott; one daughter, Pamela Fry of Piggott; three grandchildren, Courtney Johnson, Christopher Johnson and Destiney Johnson; one sister, Triply Muse of Piggott; one brother, Sholan Johnson of Copeville, Texas; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3, in Hoggard and Sons Chapel with Gary Laughlin officiating. Burial was in the Piggott Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jerry Bates, Jimmy Bates, Kenny Wood, Bob Gower, Keith Thrasher, Cleat Stansill, John Wilson and Mike Hinkle.

Hoggard and Sons Funeral Home of Piggott was in charge of the arrangements.