We Lost HTF Member Johnny Angell (2 Viewers)

[Clinton McClure]

It’s my sad duty this morning to report the passing of one of our longtime members, Johnny Angell.

I noticed yesterday that I had not seen a new post from Johnny in over three months, which was uncharacteristic of him. Johnny had openly posted here over the past few years about his medical issues, and I began to worry that something may have happened to him. My fears were confirmed when I googled his name and found his obituary.

Johnny, unfortunately, passed away on April 7th of this year as the result of a fall sustained while helping a friend clear debris from the EF3 tornado that tore through the Little Rock metro the afternoon of March 31st.

Many long time members of HTF will remember Johnny as loving classic monster movies, dinosaurs, bourbon, running, and pumpkin carving. His greatest passion, however, was animal rescue. He felt so strongly about it that he, along with his wife, helped found FuRR (Feline Rescue and Rehome) in central Arkansas.

I lived a mere 20 minutes from Johnny but never got the opportunity to meet him in person, a regret I now carry with me. From our interactions here on HTF though, I can tell you that he was a great person and a very kind human being. He will be greatly missed.

Rest in peace, Johnny.

Johnny’s obituary

 

[Robert Crawford]

He was a good dude. I will miss him. May he R.I.P.

 

[Jeffrey D]

Sad news. I enjoyed reading his posts. A kindred spirit (pun unintended) about Bourbon. RIP, Johnny.

 

[David_B_K]

Wow, sad news I did not expect to hear.

 

[Neil Middlemiss]

May you rest in peace, Johnny. We’ll miss you!

 

[Ronald Epstein]

I am very sorry to learn of Johnny's passing.

He was a prominent member of the HTF community who everyone knew through their daily interactions.

He will be missed!

 

[Josh Steinberg]

I’m so sorry to hear this. I’ll miss his kindness and warmth, and am grateful for the time he shared with us here.

 

[Sam Posten]

Damn sorry to hear this. Loved interacting with Johnny here at htf!

 

[Scott Merryfield]

Such sad news. I always enjoyed Johnny's posts and discussing various topics and interests with him. He will be missed.

 

[John Sparks]

I’ll miss ya Johnny.

 

[Peter Apruzzese]

Vey sad. R.I.P. Johnny.

 

[Lord Dalek]

Definitely one of the good guys. RIP.

 

[JohnRice]

Well, that’s a bummer.

 

[dpippel]

Oh no! I'd been wondering why Johnny hadn't been posting but figured that perhaps other obligations had taken priority, as they sometimes do. I'm really saddened to hear that he's no longer with us! He will be missed here for sure.

 

[RobertMG]

Oh no! I'd been wondering why Johnny hadn't been posting but figured that perhaps other obligations had taken priority, as they sometimes do. I'm really saddened to hear that he's no longer with us! He will be missed here for sure.

RIP Sir Johnny

 

[DaveF]

Sad news and condolences to his family.

 

[Carlo_M]

Dang that sucks to hear. RIP and best wishes to his family and friends. I think it's telling that he was helping someone recover from a disaster when the end came. No one wants to die, but when it comes time for me, I hope it's while doing something to help others.

 

[TonyD]

Oh no. This is certainly a terrible surprise.
We’ll Miss you Johnny

 

[Bryan^H]

He was one of the nicest people on this site. He always had a kind word to say. What a shock.
R.I.P. Johnny.

 

[bujaki]

His heart was in the right place. He loved his fellow humans and animals. And The Creature from the Black Lagoon.
RIP.