John Franklin Johnson
August 21, 1928 – September 24, 2018
John Franklin Johnson, age 90, passed away September 24, 2018. His family was with him in the home as he slipped quietly away to be with the Lord. He was born in Edmond, OK on August 21,1928, to William and Esther Johnson. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Dorothy Johnson. Siblings include Margie Miner and husband, Darrell (deceased), Pauline and Sherman Kitchell, Norma Wallace, and Edward (deceased) and wife, Florine Johnson. His surviving family members include James and wife, Debbie, Mark and wife, Marcia, eleven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews. He earned a bachelor’s degree from OSU, and taught at OKC Public Schools and Moore Norman Vo Tech. He served the Church of the Nazarene in many capacities. He was an avid gardener, golfer, and fisherman. The funeral will be held at the Edmond 1st Church of the Nazarene on Friday, September 28th, 2:00 PM, with interment at Gracelawn Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to MATTHEWS FUNERAL HOME, 601 S. Kelly, Edmond, from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. on Thursday, September 27. For more information, go to efcnaz.org. Special thanks to Good Shepherd Hospice for their excellent services.
My thoughts and prayers are with you precious Dorothy, children and siblings. “Brother John” has left me with
so many special memories. Always appreciated his leadership abilities faithfully given with compassion at the Edmond First Church of the Nazarene. Visits in the home included looking at the garden, new flowers, Dorothy’s latest sewing project, exchange of missionary reading books, family news. Each spring the yellow and violet iris plants he gave me years ago bring songs of praise to my heart.
I just notice that John has went to be with the Lord. We are so sad to hear it. Ed and I have thought of how precious both John and Dorothy are. He was such a vital part of the Del City church. We know he will be sorely missed but we are also happy to know he is in heaven waiting for all of his family and those of us who loved him dearly. Ed and Andrea Harder