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Mr. Johnny Lee Cridell

October 30, 1948 – September 21, 2025

Mr. Johnny Lee “John” Cridell, 76, of Stamps, Arkansas, formerly of Texarkana, passed away peacefully at his residence in Stamps, Arkansas on the morning of Sunday, September 21, 2025, after a battle with health concerns. He was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather. Most importantly he was a Christian who served as a deacon and choir member at Buchanan Missionary Baptist Church in Stamps, Arkansas.

He was born to the late Mr. William Cridell and Mrs. Martha Redmon in Texarkana, Texas. He spent his early years in Texarkana Texas Elementary Schools and went on to graduate from Dunbar High School in the Macedonia Community. After graduating from high school, he went on to serve his country by joining the United States Army. Upon his release from the Army, he went on to do a variety of jobs until he found his permanent home as an employee for the Haliburton Company, where he stayed until 2009 and retired after twenty-nine years of employment for them. He wasn’t satisfied with just sitting idle so he took on employment for CADC as a van driver transporting children and disabled clients at the same time driving a school bus for the Lafayette County School District which he did until his health declined and he was no longer able to work.

On December 28, 1990, he married the love of his life, Ms. Ella Lene Walker, they went on to spend a devoted thirty-four years of his life to her standing on the marital vows, “Til death do us part.” When he wasn’t sharing his time with her, he spent his time watching old westerns, especially “Gunsmoke,” during football season, watching the Indianapolis Colts or listening to music, blues and gospel.

He devoted his life to Christ at an early age and rededicated his life to Christ by joining the Buchanan Missionary Baptist Church where he served as a choir member and was ordained to serve as a deacon under the leadership of Pastor M.L. Glover in 2007. He loved serving God and did so through song service.

He departed his earthly home in the early morning hours of Sunday, September 21, 2025, surrounded by his family members. He was preceded in death by both his parents, his two brothers, DeWayne Cridell, and Junell Cridell. Five sisters, Versie Hooker, Martha White, Dorothy Cridell, Shemella Cridell and Barbara Johnson, as well as one son, Romarita Williams.

He is survived by and leaves to cherish his many memories, his wife of thirty-four years, Mrs. Ella Cridell, of Stamps, Arkansas. Two daughters, Jocelyn Cridell (Jimmy), of Texarkana, Texas and Kimberly Williams of Stamps, Arkansas. Three sons, Jimmy (Angela) Howard of Texarkana, Arkansas, Aundra (Michelle) Williams of Lewisville, Arkansas, and Alfon (April) Williams of Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Two sisters, Barbara Harris of Texarkana, Texas and Patsy Richardson. Two brothers, Robert Cridell of Seattle, Washington and Winford (Angela) Cridell, and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends

His service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Buchanan Missionary Baptist Church, 408 Magnolia Street, Stamps, Arkansas, 71860, where Pastor A.J. Anthony will serve as Officiant and Pastor Alonzo Roy will serve as Eulogist. There will be a public visitation at Hamilton-Davis Funeral Home, 415 East First Street, Stamps, Arkansas 71860, from 11:00 A.M. until 3:30 P.M. Interment will be at Lakeside Cemetery on Valley Street, Stamps, Arkansas with Military Honors.