Farrel Dwayne Johnson (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Farrel Dwayne Johnson, son of Hubert and Leola Vestal Johnson, was born July 12, 1927, near Grovespring, Missouri. He entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, in his home, in Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of ninety-two years, three months, and four days.
On May 17, 1949, he was united in marriage to Zeta Mae Hester by Roger Tribble, and to this union one daughter was born.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a half-brother, Merle Clark.
Farrel is survived by his loving wife of seventy years, Zeta Mae, of the home; a daughter, Sherry Smith and husband David, of Santa Ana, California; several nieces and nephews including, Christy Hester Blair, Sandy Hester Mullins, Randy Hester and wife Ronda, Tonja Hester Reynolds and husband Rich, Larry Hester and wife Susanne, Arlis Hester and wife Charity, and William Henry Hester, Jr.; cousins, Rhonda Langston and Andy Decker; as well as a host of other relatives and many special friends.
He was raised in the Phillipsburg community. He began his romantic relationship with the love of his life when he shared his ice cream cone with Zeta. After he and Zeta were married, they made their home on their dairy farm in Lebanon for several years. He served his country faithfully in the United States Army during the Korean War. In 1956, Farrel, Zeta, and their daughter, Sherry, moved to California and made their home in the Compton and Lynwood areas. Farrel worked for McDonnell Douglas Aircraft in Long Beach, California, as a tool liaison engineer in a career that lasted thirty-two years. He also was the U.A.W. Financial Secretary for three years. After he retired in 1991, he and Zeta moved to Marshfield, Missouri, and then on to Lebanon in 2001.
Farrel had made his profession of faith in Christ, and had served as a deacon and elder in churches through the years. He was an active member of Phillipsburg Christian Church for many years, and had a deep abiding faith in God which was central in his life.
He enjoyed being outdoors where his favorite activities were fishing and camping. He also liked coin collecting and playing cards with friends and family. He possessed a good sense of humor and loved to laugh. His family was very dear to him.
Farrel was a loving husband, father, uncle, cousin, and was a caring friend. We celebrate his life and accomplishments and know that his family and friends will treasure the wonderful memories he made for them during his ninety-two years.
Memorial donations to Phillipsburg Christian Church may be made through the funeral home.
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