In 1966 he graduated from Holden High School and in June 1967 he enlisted in the air force and was stationed in Italy where he supported the Vietnam War through communications.
After returning from the Air Force in 1971 he began farming in Latour, MO where he lived all of his life.
On January 31, 1975, Hunky was united in marriage to Nita Rae Stout at the Christian Church in Holden, Missouri. It was one of his proudest moments to have celebrated 50 years with his sweet and loving wife.
Hunky was a dedicated farmer, stockman, member of the Presbyterian Church of Latour and a volunteer fireman of East Lynne, MO. Some of his favorite things included his annual trip to Las Vegas, NV with “the Guys”. He loved visiting friends and neighbors, hunting and fishing up north, watching the Kansas City Chiefs, eating anything that didn’t have raisins in it, going to the movies with the kids and going to Disney World.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Nita Johnson. His aunt Peggy Clum, many brother in laws and sister in laws as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Hunky is preceded in death by his son Casey Ray in 1988. His parents George and Louise Johnson, sister Marie Kimberlin and his brother D.G. Johnson.
Cremation with a celebration of life service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri with inurnment at Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, Missouri at a later date.
Visitation will be held 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Missouri Veterans Home, Warrensburg, Missouri and sent to Dickey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 432, Harrisonville, Missouri 64701.
