Otis Patrick Johnson, III

Otis Patrick Johnson, III


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May 14th, 2015

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  • Death Date: May 14, 2015

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Biography: Otis Patrick "Pat" Johnson, III beloved husband, father, grandfather and devoted friend, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2015 surrounded by all his family. Pat was born in Little Rock October 19, 1933 to Agnes Lovston and Otis Patrick Johnson, Jr. He spent his early childhood in Monroe, Louisiana moving to Pine Bluff when he was in the seventh grade. After graduating from Pine Bluff High School, he attended Virginia Military Institute (VMI) where he earned an electrical engineering degree and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force. Upon graduation, Pat attended flight school, was commissioned a jet fighter pilot and assigned to the 526 Fighter Interceptor Squadron in Ramstein, Germany. After successfully completing his tour of duty as a Captain, he returned to Pine Bluff as an electrical engineer for International Paper Company. In 1960 Pat began a twelve year career with the Utility Commission in West Memphis as General Manager-Engineer. An engineering position followed with Shreeve Engineering in Little Rock, and finally, for the remaining twenty five years of his career his own company, Pat Johnson Engineering. He was a past president of the Arkansas Society of Professional Engineers of East Arkansas, past chairman of the Arkansas Waterwork and Pollution Control Association (AWPC), past president elect of the Southwest Section of American Waterworks (Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas). Additionally, he was a Paul Harris Fellow of Rotary International, having joined in 1968, and a deacon and elder at the First Presbyterian Church of West Memphis. Pat was a devout Christian, a devoted family man and a loyal friend. The apple of his eye was his granddaughter, Kathleen. He loved the outdoors, particularly hunting and fishing at Forked Lake Duck Club, where he was a founding member. He enjoyed shooting pool every Wednesday, duplicate bridge, visiting family and friends and traveling. His quick wit and calm, loving manner made him a delightful man to know. Pat was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Anne Benton Johnson. He is survived by his wife, Katibel Carton Johnson; his son, Benton Johnson and his wife, Leslie and his granddaughter, Kathleen, all of Conway, and Wendy and Stephen LaFrance and daughter, Katherine (Katie) of Little Rock. He is also survived by his sister, Patricia Allen and her children, Jackie Minks and Joel Allen, all of Minnesota. Following a private burial, a memorial service celebrating Pat's life is planned at St. James United Methodist Church, at 2PM Tuesday afternoon, May 19th. Immediately following the service the family will receive family and friends at 11 Edgehill Road,Little Rock. In lieu of floral condolences, gifts in memory of Patrick Johnson can be made to, St. James United Methodist, 321 Pleasant Valley Drive, Little Rock, AR 72212. or, his alma mater, Virginia Military Institute, 309 Letcher Avenue, Lexington, VA 24450. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

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Daviod Vann deCordova Jr
#5
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Dear Johnson Family:

My condolences on the passing of Pat. What a rich life. I am a distant relation of Katibel, his wife, through the deCordova/Carton line. Sincerely yours, David Vann deCordova, Jr., Beaumont, Texas.
Ralph & Katy Cloar
#4
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Danny and Merinda Kordsmeier
#3
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Benton, Leslie, and Kathleen, we were so sorry to hear about your dad passing away. He was a special friend to so many people and touched so many lives. His memory will be cherished by you and all who knew him. You are in our thoughts and prayers. In Sympathy, Danny, Merinda, Abby, and Daniel Lee Kordsmeier
Mark Taylor
#2
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
It was such a privilege to have known Patrick for the last few years. He brought so much to our D-Group meetings. His humor and his friendship will be sorely missed by all of us. I am so sorry for your loss but, it is so comforting to know that he is where we all want to be, with God. Oh what a great day it will be when we all catch up to him there and rejoice with him for the rest of eternity. Take comfort in this Katibel, Benton and all the Johnson Family. Know that that we are here for you if you need us.
Marilyn Ligon
#1
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Thinking of you Katibel, and all of Patick's family. I am so very sorry and well keepyou in my prayers. Love to you Katibel





















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