Aaron Johnnie Arvin, age 70, died suddenly at his home on Searcy Branch Rd. on Saturday, July 6, 2019. "Johnnie," as he was known to most, was born on August 9, 1948. He was the son of Clyde Walker and Myrl Cox Arvin. Johnnie lived in Estill County most of his life. He was loved by many cousins and friends. Johnnie was especially close to his Uncle Dale's family who lived nearby and looked after him. He particularly enjoyed spending time with family at Sunday dinners and birthday parties. He was a big fan of fish fries and loved a turkey drumstick at Thanksgiving. Johnnie was a big help when there was green beans to be strung, and he loved to eat them as well. Johnnie also loved to play volleyball with his cousins, and he was an enthusiastic supporter of their high school teams. He also had a big church family at Drip Rock Baptist Church. Johnnie was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation will be on Thursday, July 1l, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals. The funeral service will follow immediately afterward at 3 p.m. Pastors Darrell Isaacs and Keith Carr will be officiating. Burial will be in the Sparks Cemetery, next to where Johnnie lived with his parents for many years. He will be buried beside them.