Obituary for Edward Johnson
Lowell-Tims Funeral Home
1100 E. Tamarack Road
Altus, Oklahoma 73521
(580) 482-1233
fax (580) 482-8583
JOHNSON
Edward Johnson, age 90, of Altus, passed away late Tuesday evening, September 24, 2013, at Jackson County Memorial Hospital, in Altus.
Mr. Johnson was born in Carthage, Texas on February 22, 1923, to William Johnson and Leona Carter. Living in Carthage, Edward began working on a farm at nine years old and continued there until joining the United States Army on February 23, 1943. Serving in the 25th Infantry Regiment, his commander wrote in his Separation Records, "PFC Johnson served in New Guinea, Bougainville and Mortai; loaded, aimed and fired rifle against enemy troops; did scouting and patrol work in or near enemy lines of defense; used hand grenades against enemy personnel; fired the bazooka; dug foxholes for preservation." Upon leaving service on January 15, 1946, his commander wrote, "PFC Johnson will be returning to farming where he helped his family on a large farm for eleven years, ending in 1943; raised cotton, wheat, peanuts and potatoes; used a tractor and team of mules to plow and cultivate; fed and took care of cattle and hogs; milked cows by hand and raised vegetables." In 1951, Edward moved to Hollis and continued to farm. He later lived in Wellington and farmed until age 72, moving to Altus on July 30, 2012, to be near his family. Mr. Johnson loved visiting the sick and elderly and helping other people.
Preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Carrie Lee Arnett; one son; thirteen brothers and sisters and one great grandson, he is survived by his wife, Peggy Lee Johnson of Amarillo, Texas; twelve children, Willie Parker of Nacogdoches, Patricia Johnson of Altus, Alice Beard of Lawton, Rosie Williams of Altus, Margaret Newton and husband John of Oklahoma City, Shamara Moore of Dallas, Marilyn Moore of Dallas, Lois Johnson of Altus, Howard Williams and wife Debra of Oklahoma City, Maurice Johnson of Oklahoma City, Corey Johnson of Amarillo and Marcus Johnson of Dallas; two brothers, Charles E. Johnson of Greenville, Texas and William Johnson, Jr. and wife Sandra of Greenville, Texas; two sisters, Christina Hogan of Greenville, Texas and Gwendolyn Johnson of Greenville, Texas; forty grandchildren along with numerous other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services for Edward Johnson will be at 11 a.m., Friday, September 27, 2013, at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will take place at Ft. Sill National Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus.
Online tributes may be left for the family at www.Lowell-Tims.com
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1100 E. Tamarack Road
Altus, Oklahoma 73521
(580) 482-1233
fax (580) 482-8583
JOHNSON
Edward Johnson, age 90, of Altus, passed away late Tuesday evening, September 24, 2013, at Jackson County Memorial Hospital, in Altus.
Mr. Johnson was born in Carthage, Texas on February 22, 1923, to William Johnson and Leona Carter. Living in Carthage, Edward began working on a farm at nine years old and continued there until joining the United States Army on February 23, 1943. Serving in the 25th Infantry Regiment, his commander wrote in his Separation Records, "PFC Johnson served in New Guinea, Bougainville and Mortai; loaded, aimed and fired rifle against enemy troops; did scouting and patrol work in or near enemy lines of defense; used hand grenades against enemy personnel; fired the bazooka; dug foxholes for preservation." Upon leaving service on January 15, 1946, his commander wrote, "PFC Johnson will be returning to farming where he helped his family on a large farm for eleven years, ending in 1943; raised cotton, wheat, peanuts and potatoes; used a tractor and team of mules to plow and cultivate; fed and took care of cattle and hogs; milked cows by hand and raised vegetables." In 1951, Edward moved to Hollis and continued to farm. He later lived in Wellington and farmed until age 72, moving to Altus on July 30, 2012, to be near his family. Mr. Johnson loved visiting the sick and elderly and helping other people.
Preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Carrie Lee Arnett; one son; thirteen brothers and sisters and one great grandson, he is survived by his wife, Peggy Lee Johnson of Amarillo, Texas; twelve children, Willie Parker of Nacogdoches, Patricia Johnson of Altus, Alice Beard of Lawton, Rosie Williams of Altus, Margaret Newton and husband John of Oklahoma City, Shamara Moore of Dallas, Marilyn Moore of Dallas, Lois Johnson of Altus, Howard Williams and wife Debra of Oklahoma City, Maurice Johnson of Oklahoma City, Corey Johnson of Amarillo and Marcus Johnson of Dallas; two brothers, Charles E. Johnson of Greenville, Texas and William Johnson, Jr. and wife Sandra of Greenville, Texas; two sisters, Christina Hogan of Greenville, Texas and Gwendolyn Johnson of Greenville, Texas; forty grandchildren along with numerous other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services for Edward Johnson will be at 11 a.m., Friday, September 27, 2013, at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will take place at Ft. Sill National Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home of Altus.
Online tributes may be left for the family at www.Lowell-Tims.com
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