He was preceded in death by one grandson, Nicholas.
He is survived by his wife, Joan (nee Barker) Johnson; three daughters, Dianna Jones and husband, Raymond Matlock, Julie Courtial and husband, Rob, and April Johnson; five grandchildren, Adam, Danny, Anthony, Vincent, Courtney and Brijhonette; five brothers and sisters, Leon, Betty, Barbara, Melba and Sherrell; brothers-in-law; uncles; cousins; and friends.
Funeral services were held at noon on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2005, in the Kuttis Affton Funeral Home Chapel in Affton, Mo. Burial followed in Our Redeemer Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.


