John D. Johnson
John D. Johnson, age 83 of Paris, Texas, died Monday, February 4 in Paris Regional Medical Center.
Services are schedule3d for 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 8 at Lamar Point Baptist Church with the Rev. Brad Crosswhite officiating. Visitation is from 12:30 p.m. until service time Friday at the church. Burial follows in Meadowbrook Cemetery, under the direction of Clarksville Funeral Home.
Mr. Johnson was born November 13, 1924, in Red River County, a son of John Howard and Margie Lee Young Johnson, and was retired from Whites Auto Store in Paris and a home builder. As a young man he was unswerving in his support to his beloved mother. This in turn developed a man who was extremely loyal to family, work, and country. Throughout his life many called upon his business knowledge as well as advice which he gave freely. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII as an anti-tank gunman and was in the invasion of Luzon campaign in the Philippine Islands where he received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. During this campaign he received wounds that required extensive treatment before returning to civilian life. "The Greatest Generation: is a phrase that was coined to describe these men who served, paid a heavy sacrifice but continued on in life to build one of the greatest country's on earth. Later in his life he expressed concern these sacrifices would be forgotten by future generations. Embodying these words serves as a reminder to all, a tribute to his service and courage. It was a honor for all of us whose lives were touched by this man. His sacrifices as a father, soldier and grandfather will never be forgotten. His lessons live on in two very grateful sons. He was a member of the Lamar Point Baptist Church, and was preceded in death by his first wife, Irene Johnson; a daughter, Patsy Ann Johnson; three brothers, Doug, Jesse, and Bobby Johnson; and a sister, Ellen Coots.
Survivors include his wife, Inis louise Johnson of Paris; two sons, Johnny L. Johnson and wife Bettyjo of Sumner, TX., and Kenneth D. Johnson and wife Lula of Paris; four daughters, Marie Denniston and husband Kenneth of Carthage, TX., Edith Frederick and husband Bill of Vevay, IN., Barbara Kelley of Irving, TX., and Geneva Owen and husband Clay of Paris; sisters, Louise Stinson, Helen Crawford and Betty Jane Pitts all of Paris; brother, Charles Mack and wife Dixie Goodwin of Duncan OK.; 15 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren.
