Eric Arnold Johnson Jr.

Eric Arnold Johnson Jr., son of the late Eric Arnold Johnson and Beverly Louise Shaw, was born April 7, 1952, in Pawtucket, R.I. He passed away on Dec. 17, 2025, at Ozarks Healthcare in West Plains, at the age of 73. Eric grew up in Rhode Island and received his teaching certificate. He taught high school English for several years. He was united in marriage to Cecil Steven Booth in February of 2002. Eric enjoyed attending All Saints’ Episcopal Church in West Plains.
Left to mourn his passing: his spouse, Steve Booth; his caretaker, William Stephens; and many other church family and friends. Eric will be deeply missed by all who were blessed to know him.
Graveside services for Eric Johnson were held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, in the Hillcrest Cemetery, Mountain Grove, under the direction of the Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home of Mountain Grove. Online condolences: www.craighurttfuneralhome.com.