Johnny Martinez, Jr. 81, of Bella Vista, Arkansas died May 11, 2026.

He was born June 6, 1944 in Belvedere, California to Juan Martinez and Adella Villalobos Martinez. He married Ann Beverly Conorton February 14, 1963 and later served the US Army in Korea and Vietnam. He worked for McDonald Douglas in Long Beach, CA. and was a long haul truck driver. Johnny enjoyed spending time with family and listening to old county music. He is preceded in death by his parents; four sisters and one brother.

Survivors are his wife Ann Martinez of sixty-two years; Robert Martinez of Great Falls, Montana, Diana Morgan (James) of Washburn, Missouri, Yvette Valerio of Avoca, Ark.; grandchildren, Becky, Michael, Rachae, Dustin, Alexander, Kassandra, Layla and fourteen grandchildren.

Graveside service with military honors are set for 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at Fayetteville National Cemetery.