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Wallace Dene Johnson

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Wallace Dene Johnson

Birth
Stanberry, Gentry County, Missouri, USA
Death
14 Dec 2020 (aged 92)
Perryton, Ochiltree County, Texas, USA
Burial
Darrouzett, Lipscomb County, Texas, USA Add to Map
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Veteran of Korean Conflict

Wallace's Obituary

Wallace Dene JOHNSON, 92, of Booker, Tx passed away December 14, 2020, at Ochiltree General Hospital in Perryton. Graveside services will be held Friday, December 18, 2020 at 11:00 AM at the Darrouzett Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Booker. The funeral home in Booker will be open for viewing/visitation on Wednesday (12/16/20) from 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. and Thursday (12/17/20) 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Due to COVID 19 guidelines, we will be practicing social distancing and occupancy numbers will be limited. Services will be broadcast live on Boxwell Brothers Facebook page for those who wish to watch. There is a link on the home page of the website (boxwellbros.com) to access the Facebook page.

Wallace was born to Sammie and Mary Alice (Smith) JOHNSON on October 28, 1928 in Stanberry, MO. He spent his childhood around Stanberry and King City, MO. He was a member of the Island City Christian Church. Wallace was in the Army for 18 ½ months, Korean War 1951 and 1952 served with 40th, 45th and 25th Infantry Divisions. He married Lillie KEMP on December 20, 1959. They had two children Randall and Alice. He worked for several farmers around Lipscomb County. He also helped build the Huntoon grain elevators. He did work as a mechanic at Bill Chase Automobile. He was also a member of the American Legion of Darrouzett.

Wallace loved going hunting and fishing and hanging out at the coffee shop. He greatly enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He is survived by in wife, Lillie of the home; son, Randall JOHNSON of Perryton, Tx; daughter, Alice and Felix BADINEAUX of Liberal, Ks; grandchildren Alyssa and Aaron of Liberal, Ks; great-grandchildren, Laya, Skyla and Casey of Liberal, Ks; two sisters, Lois HAWKINS and Ann JONES of Kansas City, Mo; one brother Virgil JOHNSON and wife of Camden Point, Mo; two sisters-in-law Mary Alice JOHNSON of Clarksdale, Mo and Betty JOHNSON of Iowa; plus numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family requests memorials to be sent in his name to the charity of your choice.

Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home - Booker, TX

Johnson rites set

Wallace Dene JOHNSON, 92, of Booker, died Dec. 14, 2020 at Ochiltree General Hospital.

Graveside services will be held Friday, Dec. 18, at 11 a.m. at the Darrouzett Cemetery with Dwain READ officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Booker.

The funeral home in Booker will be open for viewing/visitation on Wednesday, Dec. 16, from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Due to COVID-19 guidelines, social distancing will be practiced and occupancy numbers will be limited. Services will be broadcast live on the Boxwell Brothers Facebook page. There is a link on the website, boxwellbros.com, to access the page.

He was born Oct. 20, 1928 in Stanberry, MO, and grew up in Stanberry and Island City, MO. He was a member of Island City Christian Church. Her served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War, from 1951-52 serving with the 409th, 45th and 25th Infantry Division.

He married Lillie KEMP on Dec. 20, 1959. He worked for several farmer around Lipscomb County, and as a mechanic at Bill Chase Automobile. He was a member of the Darrouzett American Legion.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Sammie and Mary Alice JOHNSON; three brothers, Lloyd JOHNSON, Jim JOHNSON and Ralph JOHNSON; and one sister Doris HILL.

He is survived by his wife, Lillie, of the home; one son, Randall JOHNSON of Perryton; one daughter, Alice BABINEAUX of Liberal, KS; two sisters, Lois HAWKINS and Ann JONES of Kansas City, MO; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials to one's favorite charity.

The Perryton Herald (Perryton, TX) - December 17, 2020
Veteran of Korean Conflict

Wallace's Obituary

Wallace Dene JOHNSON, 92, of Booker, Tx passed away December 14, 2020, at Ochiltree General Hospital in Perryton. Graveside services will be held Friday, December 18, 2020 at 11:00 AM at the Darrouzett Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Booker. The funeral home in Booker will be open for viewing/visitation on Wednesday (12/16/20) from 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. and Thursday (12/17/20) 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Due to COVID 19 guidelines, we will be practicing social distancing and occupancy numbers will be limited. Services will be broadcast live on Boxwell Brothers Facebook page for those who wish to watch. There is a link on the home page of the website (boxwellbros.com) to access the Facebook page.

Wallace was born to Sammie and Mary Alice (Smith) JOHNSON on October 28, 1928 in Stanberry, MO. He spent his childhood around Stanberry and King City, MO. He was a member of the Island City Christian Church. Wallace was in the Army for 18 ½ months, Korean War 1951 and 1952 served with 40th, 45th and 25th Infantry Divisions. He married Lillie KEMP on December 20, 1959. They had two children Randall and Alice. He worked for several farmers around Lipscomb County. He also helped build the Huntoon grain elevators. He did work as a mechanic at Bill Chase Automobile. He was also a member of the American Legion of Darrouzett.

Wallace loved going hunting and fishing and hanging out at the coffee shop. He greatly enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He is survived by in wife, Lillie of the home; son, Randall JOHNSON of Perryton, Tx; daughter, Alice and Felix BADINEAUX of Liberal, Ks; grandchildren Alyssa and Aaron of Liberal, Ks; great-grandchildren, Laya, Skyla and Casey of Liberal, Ks; two sisters, Lois HAWKINS and Ann JONES of Kansas City, Mo; one brother Virgil JOHNSON and wife of Camden Point, Mo; two sisters-in-law Mary Alice JOHNSON of Clarksdale, Mo and Betty JOHNSON of Iowa; plus numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family requests memorials to be sent in his name to the charity of your choice.

Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home - Booker, TX

Johnson rites set

Wallace Dene JOHNSON, 92, of Booker, died Dec. 14, 2020 at Ochiltree General Hospital.

Graveside services will be held Friday, Dec. 18, at 11 a.m. at the Darrouzett Cemetery with Dwain READ officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Booker.

The funeral home in Booker will be open for viewing/visitation on Wednesday, Dec. 16, from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Due to COVID-19 guidelines, social distancing will be practiced and occupancy numbers will be limited. Services will be broadcast live on the Boxwell Brothers Facebook page. There is a link on the website, boxwellbros.com, to access the page.

He was born Oct. 20, 1928 in Stanberry, MO, and grew up in Stanberry and Island City, MO. He was a member of Island City Christian Church. Her served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War, from 1951-52 serving with the 409th, 45th and 25th Infantry Division.

He married Lillie KEMP on Dec. 20, 1959. He worked for several farmer around Lipscomb County, and as a mechanic at Bill Chase Automobile. He was a member of the Darrouzett American Legion.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Sammie and Mary Alice JOHNSON; three brothers, Lloyd JOHNSON, Jim JOHNSON and Ralph JOHNSON; and one sister Doris HILL.

He is survived by his wife, Lillie, of the home; one son, Randall JOHNSON of Perryton; one daughter, Alice BABINEAUX of Liberal, KS; two sisters, Lois HAWKINS and Ann JONES of Kansas City, MO; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials to one's favorite charity.

The Perryton Herald (Perryton, TX) - December 17, 2020


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