Darrel G. Johnson (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Darrel Gene Johnson, son of Dwight Jean and Imogene McBride Johnson, was born May 18, 1947, in Pratt, Kansas. He departed this life suddenly Friday, July 17, 2020, in his home near Phillipsburg, Missouri, at the age of seventy-three years, one month, and thirty days.
On October 21, 2002, in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, he was united in marriage to Donna Jean, and they shared the last nineteen years.
His parents preceded him in death.
Darrel is survived by his wife, Donna, of the home; three sons, Curt Johnson, and his wife, Claire, of Islamorada, Florida, Tobi Johnson, of Osage Beach, Missouri, and Brock Johnson, of Columbia, Missouri; two step-daughters, Rhonda Pearson, of Lutz, Florida, and Julie Munson, and her husband, Ron, of Avondale, Arizona; a step-son, Scott Fisk, and his wife, Caitlin, of Land of Lakes, Florida; several grandchildren; a brother, Dwayne Johnson, and his wife, Crystal, of Linn Creek, Missouri; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of friends.
He was raised in Pratt and Dodge City, Kansas, and graduated from Dodge City High School. He then worked for McDonnell Douglas Aircraft until he was drafted into the military in 1967. He served his country faithfully in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He later made his home in the Phillipsburg, Missouri community and worked as a salesman for Ozark Harley Davidson for several years.
Darrel had made his profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Phillipsburg Assembly of God Church.
He belonged to the Combat Veteran’s Motorcycle Association 4-2, and the V.F.W. Post #4107 in Lebanon. He also was a member of a HOG group. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, fishing, and being with his Goldendoodle dog, “Jake”. His family was very important to him and he liked having time with his children and grandchildren.
Darrel was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and know that his family and friends will hold tight to the wonderful memories he made for them during his lifetime.
A memorial service for Darrel Johnson will be held Tuesday, July 28 at 10 a.m. at Holman-Howe Funeral Home in Lebanon.
A memorial has been established to the Combat Veteran's Motorcycle Association 4-2 or to the V.F.W. Post #4107 and may be left at the funeral home or mailed to Holman-Howe Funeral Home, 320 S. Adams, Lebanon, MO 65536.
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