William Thomas Johnson, Sr.

Male 1923 - 2021  (97 years)


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  • Name William Thomas Johnson 
    Suffix Sr. 
    Nickname Tommy 
    Born 16 Oct 1923  San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 4 Oct 2021  Crane, Crane County, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried 10 Oct 2021  Resthaven Cemetery - McCamey, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I395  Cody LeBlanc's Family Tree
    Last Modified 26 Oct 2021 

    Family Flora Kathryn Joiner,   b. 12 Oct 1926, Gorman, Eastland County, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Jul 1999, McCamey, Upton County, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 72 years) 
    Married 25 Nov 1948  San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
    +1. W.T. Johnson, Jr.
    +2. C.J. Johnson
    +3. J.W. Johnson
    Last Modified 30 Dec 2017 
    Family ID F141  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 16 Oct 1923 - San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 25 Nov 1948 - San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 4 Oct 2021 - Crane, Crane County, Texas, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 10 Oct 2021 - Resthaven Cemetery - McCamey, Texas, USA Link to Google Earth
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    William Thomas 'Tommy' Johnson, Sr.
    William Thomas "Tommy" Johnson, Sr.
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    Documents
    U.S. World War II Draft Card - William Thomas Johnson, Sr.
    U.S. World War II Draft Card - William Thomas Johnson, Sr.
    Name: William Thomas Johnson
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Age: 18
    Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
    Birth Date: 16 Oct 1923
    Birth Place: San Angelo, Tom Green, Texas, USA
    Residence Place: McCamey, Upton, Texas, USA
    Registration Date: 15 Sep 1942
    Registration Place: McCamey, Upton, Texas, USA
    Employer: Student at A&M College of Texas
    Height: 5' 9"
    Weight: 179 lbs.
    Complexion: Light
    Hair Color: Brown
    Eye Color: Blue
    Next of Kin: Theo W. Johnson

  • Notes 
    • Obituary:

      Tommy Johnson
      October 16, 1923 - October 4, 2021

      Tommy Johnson, 97, died on Monday, October 4, 2021.

      Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, October 10, 2021, at Resthaven Cemetery in McCamey, Texas. Arrangements are under the care of Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Homes of McCamey & Crane.

      Tommy spent most of his early years on the family ranch west of McCamey. He attended school in Sheffield and McCamey. He graduated from McCamey High School and attended Texas A&M for two years. He was a member of the University Mounted Cavalry and the wrestling team.

      He married Kathryn Joiner on Thanksgiving, November 25, 1948. They were faithful to each other more than 50 years. Tommy believed and obeyed God's Word. He loved the Lord's Church and was a member of the Emerson Street Church of Christ from the day he was baptized. He loved his family, the church, McCamey, Texas, ranching, storytelling, and the Aggies.

      He often expressed gratitude and appreciation to the citizens of McCamey and the doctors, nurses, certified nursing assistants of the McCamey Hospital, McCamey Convalescent Center, and Interim Hospice.

      Tommy was preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn; his parents, Theodore Willis and Alma Mae Johnson; one brother, James Wesley Johnson; all his sisters and their husbands, Phyllis and BB Ingram, Yvonne and Sam Selby, Ellen and Garland Dean, Mona and Jerry Lambeth; Kathryn's sisters and their husbands, Betty and Bill Green, Bonnie and Frank Robbins; and son-in-law, Donnie Anderson.

      Tommy is survived by his children, Daughter, Cody Jane Anderson of San Angelo, TX, Sons and their spouses, James and Lucy Johnson of McCamey, TX, and Tommy and Jacque Johnson of Eastland, TX. 6 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

      (Published by Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home of McCamey, TX)