Johnnie Johnson's Obituary
Johnnie Johnson, 74 of Corydon passed away Saturday May 9, 2020 at his home. Johnnie Benjamin Johnson was born on January 29, 1946 to Arthur & Thelma (Morin) Johnson in Princeton, Missouri. He received his education from Princeton High School, graduating in 1964. On October 2, 1964, Johnnie was united in marriage to high school sweetheart Wanda Sue Wright in Princeton, Missouri. To this union came three children: Kim, Susan and Aaron. Johnnie became a member of the volunteer fire department in Princeton at the age of 18. He continued serving the community with his fire service for 40 plus years. For 18 years he was the fire chief for the Corydon Fire Department, retiring in 2007. Johnnie spent several years driving delivery trucks for Hiland Potato Chips, Pepsi, Schwan's, and Jones Dairy, which is what brought him to Wayne County. He and Wanda together owned and operated a grocery store and a restaurant. John took a job with Wayne Community Schools and then the City of Corydon as the golf course Superintendent, where he retired. In 1998, he and Wanda then purchased Bowling Green Lanes and ran it together until 2017. He enjoyed golfing, fishing and loved to eat popcorn. Johnnie had a passion for bowling and he was a three time proud member of the 300 club. During his retirement he passed the time working as a driver for several Amish families, who became his family too. He loved helping his community and volunteering. He was the "voice of the Falcons", announcing for home football games for many years. His voice could also be heard announcing at the local parades. He served on the Wayne Community School Board and was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Lions Club for several years. Johnnie could often be seen helping groups and organizations in the community raise money by pulling his smoker around the area and smoking meats for them to sell. He loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren very much. He loved to pick on them and tell them jokes; modified nursery rhymes were his specialty. Survivors include his wife, Wanda, children: Kim Gibson (Tony), Susan Carpenter (Roger), Aaron Johnson, grandchildren: Garrett Abel (Melissa), Justin Abel (Carrie), Whitney Abel (Mitchell), Treassa Bollig (Mike), Dawny Trower (Justin), Andrew Casey (Tessa), Erin Casey, Grady Carpenter, Mindy Horton (Larry), Heidi Trower (Brandon), Bo Carpenter (Heather), 20 great grandchildren, sister-in-law, Sharon Johnson and numerous extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Jim Johnson. Funeral service will be at 10:30 am on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Thomas Funeral Home in Corydon. Interment will immediately follow at Corydon Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11-5 on Tuesday at the funeral home, family will not be present. Memorials may be given to the family which will be designated at a later date and condolences may be shared at www.thomasfh.com or facebook.com/thomasfuneralhome. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Johnnie Johnson please visit our Sympathy Store. Cemetery Details Corydon Cemetery S. West St. & Co Park Road
Corydon, IA 50060 Visitation MAY 12. 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM (CST) Thomas Funeral Homes - Corydon 303 E. JeffersonCorydon, IA 50060[emailprotected] Funeral Service MAY 13. 10:30 AM (CST) Thomas Funeral Homes - Corydon 303 E. JeffersonCorydon, IA 50060[emailprotected]
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