JOHNNY ANGELL (77), of Maumelle, passed away on April 7, 2023 from a fall while collecting branches at a friend's home affected by the recent tornado. Known for his all-encompassing kindness to both people and animals, Johnny and his wife, Stacy, are best known as two of the original founders of FuRR (Feline Rescue and Rehome), which has helped thousands of cats in Arkansas. Johnny and Stacy themselves have adopted dozens of felines over the years. Human or animal, it didn't make any difference; Johnny always tried to help those in need.
Johnny was born in Chula Vista, Calif., in 1946, to Johnny and Bessie Angell. He served in the Army from 1968 to 1971, mainly in Thailand and Germany, and went on to pursue his education at Southwestern College. He found success as a programmer for Dataminer, and in 1981, he joined San Diego Federal Savings and Loan. There he met his future wife, Stacy, and married at the same place his parents wed: Little Chapel of the Roses in Glen Abbey Memorial Park. Yes, a cemetery! Quite fitting as one of his favorite pastimes was watching kitschy SIFI and horror films, his favorite being "The Creature from the Black Lagoon." Johnny's ashes will also be buried there in May next to his mother and father. Those wishing to attend the gravesite goodbye in California are welcome to do so.
In 1992, Johnny and Stacy moved to Maumelle, Ark., accompanied by an impressive entourage of nine cats and two cockateels. Soon, they both worked at Systematics, where they found lifelong friends.
Johnny was known for his adventurous spirit, evidenced by his passion for snow skiing, white water rafting, photography, scuba diving, and running. He acquired numerous running medals and even won first place for his age group in the LR 10K in 2015. In the 2000's, he became a master pumpkin carver of 200 lb. pumpkins. This is where his love for film monsters and dinosaurs flourished and was soon recognized by local news.
The picture above shows Johnny with a prototype of a metal butterfly sculpture he was crafting in honor of his and Stacy's 40th anniversary last February. Look closely and you will see a hidden "J heart S." It took him months with his Parkinson's, but he was determined to make something special for his beloved wife.
Johnny is survived by his wife, Stacy Weaver; brother, David Angel; nieces, Kristin Angel, Kelly Angel, Kathy Bradley, Jody Heath, and Becky Litteral; and nephews, Jon Angel, Mark Dumas, Clyde Dumas, and Dan Heath. Johnny was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters, Mary, Alice, and Lila.
A celebration of his life will be held at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home at 10900 Interstate 30 in Little Rock on Friday, May 5, 5 p.m. We ask that attendees dress as Johnny liked to dress: casually in t-shirts with a monster, octopus, dragon, or other animal, and perhaps a snarky comment! In lieu of flowers, donations can be made at The Boulevard Veterinary Clinic 10500 Maumelle Blvd, North Little Rock, Ark., 72113, for the ongoing care of Johnny's pets or to the Little Rock Tornado Relief fund or to Community Cats of Central AR for tornado pets. You can also remember him by doing a kindness daily, albeit, human or furry.
Please share you condolences and support with Stacy and family at: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.
Published April 23, 2023
Johnny was born in Chula Vista, Calif., in 1946, to Johnny and Bessie Angell. He served in the Army from 1968 to 1971, mainly in Thailand and Germany, and went on to pursue his education at Southwestern College. He found success as a programmer for Dataminer, and in 1981, he joined San Diego Federal Savings and Loan. There he met his future wife, Stacy, and married at the same place his parents wed: Little Chapel of the Roses in Glen Abbey Memorial Park. Yes, a cemetery! Quite fitting as one of his favorite pastimes was watching kitschy SIFI and horror films, his favorite being "The Creature from the Black Lagoon." Johnny's ashes will also be buried there in May next to his mother and father. Those wishing to attend the gravesite goodbye in California are welcome to do so.
In 1992, Johnny and Stacy moved to Maumelle, Ark., accompanied by an impressive entourage of nine cats and two cockateels. Soon, they both worked at Systematics, where they found lifelong friends.
Johnny was known for his adventurous spirit, evidenced by his passion for snow skiing, white water rafting, photography, scuba diving, and running. He acquired numerous running medals and even won first place for his age group in the LR 10K in 2015. In the 2000's, he became a master pumpkin carver of 200 lb. pumpkins. This is where his love for film monsters and dinosaurs flourished and was soon recognized by local news.
The picture above shows Johnny with a prototype of a metal butterfly sculpture he was crafting in honor of his and Stacy's 40th anniversary last February. Look closely and you will see a hidden "J heart S." It took him months with his Parkinson's, but he was determined to make something special for his beloved wife.
Johnny is survived by his wife, Stacy Weaver; brother, David Angel; nieces, Kristin Angel, Kelly Angel, Kathy Bradley, Jody Heath, and Becky Litteral; and nephews, Jon Angel, Mark Dumas, Clyde Dumas, and Dan Heath. Johnny was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters, Mary, Alice, and Lila.
A celebration of his life will be held at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home at 10900 Interstate 30 in Little Rock on Friday, May 5, 5 p.m. We ask that attendees dress as Johnny liked to dress: casually in t-shirts with a monster, octopus, dragon, or other animal, and perhaps a snarky comment! In lieu of flowers, donations can be made at The Boulevard Veterinary Clinic 10500 Maumelle Blvd, North Little Rock, Ark., 72113, for the ongoing care of Johnny's pets or to the Little Rock Tornado Relief fund or to Community Cats of Central AR for tornado pets. You can also remember him by doing a kindness daily, albeit, human or furry.
Please share you condolences and support with Stacy and family at: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.
Published April 23, 2023
