Johnny W. Neyland

Johnny W. “Big John” Neyland, 59, of Lonoke, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2026, at Baptist Health Medical Center – Springhill, in North Little Rock.

Johnny was born October 9, 1966, in Dallas, Texas to John Neylandand Mary Sanders. Known to many as “Big John,” he dedicated much of his life to serving his community. He coached baseball throughout the Lonoke area and boxing in Rose City, positively impacting the lives of countless young athletes. Johnny also worked in the tile and construction industry until his passing.

He will be remembered for his generous heart, his willingness to help others, and the lasting influence he had on those he coached, worked with and loved.

Besides his father, John Neyland, Johnny was preceded in death by one sister, Michelle Wheat.

He is survived by his loving wife, Cindy Neyland of Lonoke; mother Mary Neyland; four sons, Keith (Sunny) Neyland of Hensley, Justin (Rachel) Neyland of Lonoke, Eric Neyland of Lonoke and Anthony (Anastasia) Neyland of Ft. Worth, Texas; three daughters, Nikki (DeWayne) Emanuel of Ft. Worth, Texas, Elizabeth (Heath) Stout of Salem, Massachusetts, and Seanna (Nelson) Villatoro of Missouri; four brothers, Len Neyland of Ft. Worth, Texas, Logan (Marie) Sanders of Frisco, Texas, Robby (Lisa) Neyland of Grand Prairie, Texas and Gregory Neyland of Frisco, Texas; one sister, Leah Beth Kent of Galveston, Texas; 15 grandchildren,1 great grandchild and many extended family members and friends who will cherish his memory.

Funeral services are at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Turpin Funeral Home Chapel with visitation one hour before. Burial will be in Emanuel Lutheran Cemetery by Turpin Funeral Home of Stuttgart.

Memorials may be made to Emanuel Lutheran Church or Stuttgart Public Library.

Please go to www.turpin-co.com to sign the online guestbook.