Johnny Ray Peebles, 68 of Thornton died Friday January 19, 2024 at his home. Born July 25, 1955 at Crossett, he was a son of the late James Carl Russell Winston Peebles and Ella Juanita Bays Peebles. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Rhonda Renee Peebles; a son, Johnny Carl Peebles; and a sister, Helen Irene Hallman.
He is survived by a son, Scotty Ray Peebles (Diana) of Benton; two daughters, Gaibrielle Renee Hoffman (Jordan) of Little Rock, Cassandra Vaden (Trey) of Onia; three brothers, James Winston Peebles (Elizabeth) of Thornton, Terry Wayne Peebles of Fordyce, Christopher Michael Peebles of Fordyce; three sisters, Judith Ann Daniels (Robert) of Hampton, Tammy Dorrell (Jimmy) of Hot Springs, Linda Hobson of Hampton; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday January 27, 2024 at the Benton Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Shane Mathews officiating. For those planning to attend, remember that Ray was a casual person, and everyone please remember to wear casual dress. Arrangements are by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit
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