Mr. Johnson was born October 1, 1931, in Gary, Texas. Laverl Johnson was the son of the late Burtis and Vergie Mae Johnson. Mr. Johnson grew up in the Corinth Community and attended Gary High School. He joined the United States Air Force in 1952 and retired after 20 years of service before going to work for his friend Grady Downs in Tatum, Texas for seventeen years. He married the love of his life, JoAnn Bailey in 1953 and has spent over 63 years with her before his going home to be with the Lord on February 8, 2017. Laverl was always busy doing something, whether it be working on A/C units, doing electrical work, or working in the woodshop, he was happy just working. When he wasn’t busy working he loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He also enjoyed spending time with his church families in Nacogdoches and Tatum. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Laverl enjoyed spending countless hours outside gardening and keeping his yard beautiful.
He is survived by:
His loving wife of 63 years, JoAnn
Daughter: Debbie Crump and husband Ronnie of Nacogdoches, Texas
Grandchildren:
Justin Crump and wife Kat
Julie Rice and husband David
Great-grandchildren:
Kirsten Crump
Korben Crump
Abigail Rice
Madalyn Rice
Brothers:
Allen Johnson
Lester Johnson
Cleon Johnson
Larry Johnson
Leland Johnson
Sister: Nelda Stevens
A host family and friends who will miss him greatly.
Laverl was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Matthew Johnson, and Richard Johnson.
Obit by Shelby County Today on Feb. 9, 2017.
Mr. Johnson was born October 1, 1931, in Gary, Texas. Laverl Johnson was the son of the late Burtis and Vergie Mae Johnson. Mr. Johnson grew up in the Corinth Community and attended Gary High School. He joined the United States Air Force in 1952 and retired after 20 years of service before going to work for his friend Grady Downs in Tatum, Texas for seventeen years. He married the love of his life, JoAnn Bailey in 1953 and has spent over 63 years with her before his going home to be with the Lord on February 8, 2017. Laverl was always busy doing something, whether it be working on A/C units, doing electrical work, or working in the woodshop, he was happy just working. When he wasn’t busy working he loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He also enjoyed spending time with his church families in Nacogdoches and Tatum. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Laverl enjoyed spending countless hours outside gardening and keeping his yard beautiful.
He is survived by:
His loving wife of 63 years, JoAnn
Daughter: Debbie Crump and husband Ronnie of Nacogdoches, Texas
Grandchildren:
Justin Crump and wife Kat
Julie Rice and husband David
Great-grandchildren:
Kirsten Crump
Korben Crump
Abigail Rice
Madalyn Rice
Brothers:
Allen Johnson
Lester Johnson
Cleon Johnson
Larry Johnson
Leland Johnson
Sister: Nelda Stevens
A host family and friends who will miss him greatly.
Laverl was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Matthew Johnson, and Richard Johnson.
Obit by Shelby County Today on Feb. 9, 2017.
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