Pocahontas - E.J. Johnson, 87, passed away Monday, February 14, 2011 at St. Benards Medical Center. Born September 19, 1923 in Ingram Community to the late Elijah and Mazie Johnson. He is also preceded in death by brothers Duke, Dewey, and Clifford Johnson. He is survived by wife Ruth Johnson of the home, sister Hazel Waddell of Pilot Knob, MO, and step children Dan Newton, Ernest Howard, Marvin Ray and Lavada Robinson. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 17, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Bill Hallman officiating. Burial will follow in Spikes Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday, prior to service from 12-2 p.m. Pallbearers include: Bill Cates, Jim Dean, Charlie Ring, Ron Johnson, Carl Ward, and Ligie Waddell, Jr.