Johnny (John) Franklin Montgomery, 92, of Little Flock, passed away peacefully at his home on January 25, 2022. He was born December 6, 1929 in Gravette, Arkansas to Edd and Mary (Campbell) Montgomery.

John grew up in the Gravette, Best and Rambo areas where he enjoyed an early life hunting, fishing and swimming in War Eagle River at the Gar Hole with his brother Eldon.

John was a proud Korean war era veteran, serving in NATO with the U.S. Army, assigned to the 28 ^th Infantry Division, 112 ^th Regiment, 1 ^st Battalion, Headquarters Company, stationed in Heilbronn, Germany. There he attained the rank of Corporal and earned an honorable discharge.

John married Alta Lane on July 3, 1960. Together they built a house with their own hands and raised a family. They had many adventures together over 61 years, sharing both hard and good times with love and support for each other.

John worked in construction, helping build homes in the Rogers area. He was also employed at both Daisy BB Gun and Crane Company in Rogers, retiring from Crane in 1992. In retirement, he enjoyed knifemaking, gardening, raising goats, sheep and chickens and even spent time earning his GED. He was also a competitive swimmer, winning numerous medals in the Arkansas Senior Olympics.

John was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Billy, Mildred McMinn and Eldon Montgomery. He is survived by his wife Alta, sons Bart and wife Allison of Manhattan Beach, California; Kevin and wife Julie of Rogers; and grandchildren Laiken, Morgan and Connor Montgomery; as well as several sister and brother-in-laws and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was an honest, hard-working, family man, who enjoyed the simple country life. He treasured time spent with family, especially his grandchildren. He loved sharing stories about his adventures growing up. Everyone was welcome in his home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in memory of John to: Circle of Life, 901 Jones Road, Springdale AR 72762. Donations can also be made at www.GiveToCircle.org.

Services will be held Monday, January 31 ^st at Sisco Funeral Home in Pea Ridge. Visitation at 10AM with service following at 11AM. John's nephew, Minister David Montgomery, will officiate. Interment will be at Rambo Cemetery. John requested that those attending come dressed comfortably and casually.

Online condolences may be made at siscofuneralhome.net