1976-2026
Anthony “Insane” Johnson was born on February 14, 1975, to Antoniette “Toni” Thomas of Pine Bluff, Arkansas. He attended Pine Bluff High School and later worked for Benny Hatchett Construction and Acme Construction. Anthony had a deep passion for remodeling and homebuilding, particularly during his time working alongside Mr. Hatchett. He also dedicated long, demanding summer days to the construction of Highway 530, contributing to the stretch from the Pines Mall to Highway 79. Anthony fought a long and courageous battle with multiple sclerosis. During this time, he resided in several nursing homes in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. In 2019, he was transferred to The Blossoms in Hot Springs, Arkansas, where, under the leadership of Tanya Brown and her dedicated staff, he found a true home and an extended family. The care and compassion he received there were a profound blessing. Those who knew Anthony will remember his charismatic personality, especially his charm with the ladies. Even while in the nursing home, that spirit never faded. He formed a special bond with a dear friend, Toni Woodley, whom he affectionately referred to as his wife.
Anthony was preceded in death by his grandparents, Annette Phillips, Algirtha Thomas, and Sammie Thomas, as well as his great-grandparents, Estella James and Dorsie Mae Redwood.
Anthony leaves to cherish his memory his parents, Antoniette Thomas of Dallas, Texas, and Charles Thomas Sr. of Pine Bluff, Arkansas; his grandparents Charles Welch (Jeanette) of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Linda Welch of Memphis, TN; his daughter, Latia Hall of Pine Bluff, Arkansas; and his grandsons, TyQuis Laws and Tariq James, also of Pine Bluff. He is also survived by two sisters, Angela Johnson of Lavon, Texas, and Latasha Butler (Anthony) of Aubrey, Texas; one brother, Charles Thomas Jr. (Kyliesha) of Fort Worth, Texas; two uncles Nicholas Welch (Kela), Landrum Roaf (Barbara); one Aunt Stacy Sharp (Chris); seven nieces and nephews, Taylor Smith of Sachse, Texas, Braylen Butler of Frisco, Texas, Brooklynne Butler of Aubrey, Texas, Za’Reyah Thomas of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Kyla Thomas, Kyrie Craig, and Caydence Thomas, all of Fort Worth, Texas; and a host of other relatives and friends.
A Memorial Service will be held 10:30 AM Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Brown Funeral Home Pine Bluff, AR. Services entrusted to Brown Funeral Home Pine Bluff, AR.
Obituary submitted by the family.
