Johnny Johnson

On Monday, December 21, 2020, Johnny Lee Johnson of Wewoka passed away at the age of 83 in Holdenville, Oklahoma.

Born to Floyd and Zora Johnson in Sasakwa, Oklahoma August 12, 1937.

Johnny was raised and attended school in Wewoka and then worked in the oil industry for 14 years.

In 1957, he married Mary Ann Baker, and they settled in Guymon, Oklahoma where they raised their family and were proud owners of LeAnn’s Restaurant and the Rainbow Roller Rink. In 2007, they moved to Tulsa to be near their children.

After Mary Ann’s passing in 2008, Johnny returned to his hometown of Wewoka, where he resided until his passing.

All who knew Johnny saw him as a man of integrity, steadfast work ethic, and a uniquely gentle kindness who treated everyone with respect, fairness, and compassion.

Johnny is preceded in death by his father, his mother, and his beloved wife Mary Ann as well as three brothers, Ed, JC, and Guy Johnson, three sisters, Wanda Bishop, Gladys Calvert, and Betty Johnson, and a grandson, Joshua Johnson.

He is survived by sons Johnny F Johnson of Tahlequah, OK and Cecil Johnson of Dale, OK and daughters Deborah Hooper and Pamela Behne, both of Palm Coast, FL, as well as 9 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Johnny is also survived by his long-time friend and companion, Letta (Terry) Smith of Wewoka.

He was an active member of the First Assembly of God in Holdenville, OK.

Viewing will be held 9:00am to 1:00pm on Thursday, December 24 ^th at Stout Philips Funeral Home in Wewoka. Graveside services will be held at Oakwood Cemetery Pavilion in Wewoka on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at 10am.

In his memory, please wear a mask, stay socially distanced, and take all reasonable precautions in the coming months to protect yourself and those you love.