Johnnie Reich Obituary

Johnnie Ray Reich, 53, of Nashville, Arkansas, finally decided to stop working on July 10, 2025. After 30+ years of roofing and fixing just about everything, we figure he earned the break. Born March 16, 1972, in Murfreesboro, Arkansas, Johnnie was a proud father, grandfather, son, brother, and full-time character.

He was a true Jack of all trades—though some might argue master of at least a few. Whether it was roofing, wrenching, or rigging up something nobody else could quite figure out, Johnnie tackled it all with grit, creativity, and usually a few words we can’t print here. His hands were rarely clean, and his jokes were rarely filtered—but his heart was always in the right place.

Johnnie had a deep love for music, a sense of humor that could catch you off guard, and a wild streak that made life with him anything but boring. He lived by the motto “Can’t is a cuss word,” and passed down to his kids not only life lessons but an unshakable belief that anything could be fixed with enough duct tape, WD-40, and stubbornness.

He is survived by his daughter, Melissa Ray, and son-in-law, Kadem Ray, of Wake Village; son, Weslie Reich, and daughter-in-law, Natalia Reich, of San Antonio; and son, Jonathan Reich, of Nashville. He was the proud and occasionally outnumbered grandfather of four: Piper, Peyton, ParkerKate, and Lydia.

He also leaves behind his mother, Bonnie Reich; his brother, Jeff Reich; and his sister, Gina Coleman—who all agree life will be quieter, but never better, without him. He was preceded in death by his father, Leslie Reich.

Johnnie may have left the job site, but his stories, his sayings, and that one project he swore he’d finish next week will live on in the hearts of everyone who knew him