Sgt. Craig Vincent Johnson, a resident of Broken Arrow, passed away June 30, 2020 at the age of 45. He was born May 19, 1975 to Clyde and Cheryl (Mason) Johnson in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Craig enjoyed reading books, watching movies and fixing things, including cars. He was a member of Christview Christian Church. Craig was able to achieve many things through his service as a Tulsa Police Officer, including becoming a training officer, a sergeant and being instrumental in changing the law on copper theft. Prior to Craig’s passing, he was awarded with the Tulsa Police Department Purple Heart. But most of all, Craig loved spending time with his two sons. He will be missed by all that knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, June and Retha Johnson and George and Margie Mason.
Survivors include his wife, Kristi Johnson; sons, Connor and Clinton Johnson; parents, Clyde and Cheryl Johnson; numerous other relatives, friends and hundreds of his brothers and sisters with the Tulsa Police Department.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 8, 2020 from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm at Floral Haven Rose Chapel in Broken Arrow.
Services will be held at 1:00 pm Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Victory Christian Church in Tulsa.
Pallbearers will be Louis Sitek, Chris Nolan, Peter Hughes, Ken Simpson, Steve Theimer and Bryan Bryden. Honorary Pallbearers will be 1st Shift David Squad.
Full Honors will be conducted by the Tulsa Police Honor Guard and Tulsa Police Pipes and Drums.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations to be made to the Tulsa Police Memorial or the American Cancer Society.
There will be a guest book to sign at Floral Haven Funeral Home from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm up til the service on Thursday.
To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Sgt. Craig Johnson please visit our Sympathy Store.
Sgt, Johnson was shot at a traffic stop in Tulsa and died Monday. Sgt. Johnson is an overnight supervisor for the Mingo Valley Division, and a 15 year veteran of the department. He was promoted to the rank of Sgt. 5 years ago. Chief Wendell Franklin announced that Sgt. Johnson's family was presented the Purple Heart in honor of their father.
Johnson leaves behind a wife, two young children and his parents.
“He also leaves behind a bunch of brothers and sisters," Franklin said of his fellow officers.
Mayor G.T. Bynum called Johnson a good man and a hero.
"In this moment of terrible loss for our city, I can’t help but think of John Chapter 15, Verse 13. 'No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friend.' St. Craig Johnson lost his life protecting the lives of every Tulsan," Bynum said.
Funeral Service
JULY 9. 1:00 PM (CST)
Victory Christian
7700 South Lewis Ave
Tulsa, OK, 74136
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, June and Retha Johnson and George and Margie Mason.
Survivors include his wife, Kristi Johnson; sons, Connor and Clinton Johnson; parents, Clyde and Cheryl Johnson; numerous other relatives, friends and hundreds of his brothers and sisters with the Tulsa Police Department.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 8, 2020 from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm at Floral Haven Rose Chapel in Broken Arrow.
Services will be held at 1:00 pm Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Victory Christian Church in Tulsa.
Pallbearers will be Louis Sitek, Chris Nolan, Peter Hughes, Ken Simpson, Steve Theimer and Bryan Bryden. Honorary Pallbearers will be 1st Shift David Squad.
Full Honors will be conducted by the Tulsa Police Honor Guard and Tulsa Police Pipes and Drums.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations to be made to the Tulsa Police Memorial or the American Cancer Society.
There will be a guest book to sign at Floral Haven Funeral Home from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm up til the service on Thursday.
To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Sgt. Craig Johnson please visit our Sympathy Store.
Sgt, Johnson was shot at a traffic stop in Tulsa and died Monday. Sgt. Johnson is an overnight supervisor for the Mingo Valley Division, and a 15 year veteran of the department. He was promoted to the rank of Sgt. 5 years ago. Chief Wendell Franklin announced that Sgt. Johnson's family was presented the Purple Heart in honor of their father.
Johnson leaves behind a wife, two young children and his parents.
“He also leaves behind a bunch of brothers and sisters," Franklin said of his fellow officers.
Mayor G.T. Bynum called Johnson a good man and a hero.
"In this moment of terrible loss for our city, I can’t help but think of John Chapter 15, Verse 13. 'No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friend.' St. Craig Johnson lost his life protecting the lives of every Tulsan," Bynum said.
Funeral Service
JULY 9. 1:00 PM (CST)
Victory Christian
7700 South Lewis Ave
Tulsa, OK, 74136
Sgt. Craig Vincent Johnson, a resident of Broken Arrow, passed away June 30, 2020 at the age of 45. He was born May 19, 1975 to Clyde and Cheryl (Mason) Johnson in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Craig enjoyed reading books, watching movies and fixing things, including cars. He was a member of Christview Christian Church. Craig was able to achieve many things through his service as a Tulsa Police Officer, including becoming a training officer, a sergeant and being instrumental in changing the law on copper theft. Prior to Craig’s passing, he was awarded with the Tulsa Police Department Purple Heart. But most of all, Craig loved spending time with his two sons. He will be missed by all that knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, June and Retha Johnson and George and Margie Mason.
Survivors include his wife, Kristi Johnson; sons, Connor and Clinton Johnson; parents, Clyde and Cheryl Johnson; numerous other relatives, friends and hundreds of his brothers and sisters with the Tulsa Police Department.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 8, 2020 from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm at Floral Haven Rose Chapel in Broken Arrow.
Services will be held at 1:00 pm Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Victory Christian Church in Tulsa.
Pallbearers will be Louis Sitek, Chris Nolan, Peter Hughes, Ken Simpson, Steve Theimer and Bryan Bryden. Honorary Pallbearers will be 1st Shift David Squad.
Full Honors will be conducted by the Tulsa Police Honor Guard and Tulsa Police Pipes and Drums.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations to be made to the Tulsa Police Memorial or the American Cancer Society.
There will be a guest book to sign at Floral Haven Funeral Home from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm up til the service on Thursday.
To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Sgt. Craig Johnson please visit our Sympathy Store.
Sgt, Johnson was shot at a traffic stop in Tulsa and died Monday. Sgt. Johnson is an overnight supervisor for the Mingo Valley Division, and a 15 year veteran of the department. He was promoted to the rank of Sgt. 5 years ago. Chief Wendell Franklin announced that Sgt. Johnson's family was presented the Purple Heart in honor of their father.
Johnson leaves behind a wife, two young children and his parents.
“He also leaves behind a bunch of brothers and sisters," Franklin said of his fellow officers.
Mayor G.T. Bynum called Johnson a good man and a hero.
"In this moment of terrible loss for our city, I can’t help but think of John Chapter 15, Verse 13. 'No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friend.' St. Craig Johnson lost his life protecting the lives of every Tulsan," Bynum said.
Funeral Service
JULY 9. 1:00 PM (CST)
Victory Christian
7700 South Lewis Ave
Tulsa, OK, 74136
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, June and Retha Johnson and George and Margie Mason.
Survivors include his wife, Kristi Johnson; sons, Connor and Clinton Johnson; parents, Clyde and Cheryl Johnson; numerous other relatives, friends and hundreds of his brothers and sisters with the Tulsa Police Department.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 8, 2020 from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm at Floral Haven Rose Chapel in Broken Arrow.
Services will be held at 1:00 pm Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Victory Christian Church in Tulsa.
Pallbearers will be Louis Sitek, Chris Nolan, Peter Hughes, Ken Simpson, Steve Theimer and Bryan Bryden. Honorary Pallbearers will be 1st Shift David Squad.
Full Honors will be conducted by the Tulsa Police Honor Guard and Tulsa Police Pipes and Drums.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations to be made to the Tulsa Police Memorial or the American Cancer Society.
There will be a guest book to sign at Floral Haven Funeral Home from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm up til the service on Thursday.
To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Sgt. Craig Johnson please visit our Sympathy Store.
Sgt, Johnson was shot at a traffic stop in Tulsa and died Monday. Sgt. Johnson is an overnight supervisor for the Mingo Valley Division, and a 15 year veteran of the department. He was promoted to the rank of Sgt. 5 years ago. Chief Wendell Franklin announced that Sgt. Johnson's family was presented the Purple Heart in honor of their father.
Johnson leaves behind a wife, two young children and his parents.
“He also leaves behind a bunch of brothers and sisters," Franklin said of his fellow officers.
Mayor G.T. Bynum called Johnson a good man and a hero.
"In this moment of terrible loss for our city, I can’t help but think of John Chapter 15, Verse 13. 'No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friend.' St. Craig Johnson lost his life protecting the lives of every Tulsan," Bynum said.
Funeral Service
JULY 9. 1:00 PM (CST)
Victory Christian
7700 South Lewis Ave
Tulsa, OK, 74136
