Carroll Wayne Johnson
Funeral services for Carroll Wayne Johnson, 99, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 15, 2024, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Johnson passed away at 2:15 a.m., Monday, November 11, 2024, at NHC HealthCare.
He was born April 6, 1925, at Franklin, Nebraska, to Ray E. Johnson and Iris Edith Moon Johnson. On March 15, 1946, he was married at Salem, Arkansas, to Dorothy Louise Baser, who preceded him in death on December 21, 2021. Mr. Johnson was a veteran, having served with the United States Army during WWII where he was awarded a purple heart. He also fought for his country in the Battle of the Bulge. He enjoyed hunting, square dancing, ice cream, farming and he loved cats. For many years he enjoyed playing pitch at the White Church store, but his favorite times were spent working. Mr. Johnson was a lifelong St. Louis Cardinals fan and loved watching sports, especially when his kids or grandchildren were playing. He was a Christian.
He is survived by one son, D.D. Johnson and significant other, Carol Freeman, Pomona, Missouri; one daughter-in-law, Linda Johnson; four grandchildren, Kristi Lansdown and husband, Doug, Stephanie Johnson, Brandon Johnson and Schanda Steele and husband Mackenzie, all of West Plains; nine great-grandchildren, Kelsey, Jaylen, Katie, Rhiannon, Graysen, Van, Kaylee, Jadon and Amariah; six great-great-grandchildren and one on the way; and many nieces and nephews.
His parents, wife, one son, Gary W. Johnson, one grandson, Ronald Johnson and one twin brother, Darroll Johnson, preceded him in death.
Visitation services will be held from 9:00 until 10:00 a.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
John Brotherton
November 12, 2024 @ 2:19 pm
D.D., and family,
John and I were very sorry to hear about Mr. Johnson. He was a wonderful neighbor and John always enjoyed talking to him whenever he saw him. Please know your family is in our thoughts during this difficult time.
John and Sherry Brotherton
Amber Redburn
November 13, 2024 @ 12:22 pm
To the Johnson Families,
Our Deepest Sympathy to each of you on the passing of Carroll. We will be keeping all of you in our daily prayers and thoughts. During this time may God provide each of you with comfort, strength, encouragement, and peace. May God bless all of you. Jadon I am thinking and praying for you(Mrs. Amber).
In Christian Love,
Norris & Ivene(Brickey)Cozort
Amber(Cozort)Redburn aka Mrs. Amber