Jerry Johnson
Funeral services for Dallas “Jerry” (J.J.) Johnson, 70, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 8, 2015 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Johnson passed away at 1:45 p.m., Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at his home.
He was born July 27, 1945, at Siloam Springs, Missouri, to Julian Johnson and Lizzie Collins Johnson. He graduated from Dora High School with the Class of 1963 and on June 12, 1965, he was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Patricia “Patty” Lowe. Jerry worked as a truck driver from the age of sixteen years; traveling a total of over four million miles. In February, 2000, he was Driver of the Month; in 2003, he was 4th runner up in Hawaii as Contractor of the Year; in May, 2004, he was Driver of the Month and was the Truck Loader Carrier’s Association’s Independent Contractor of the Year, winning the grand prize of a 2006 International 18-wheeler. He loved spending time on his farm and enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Mr. Johnson attended Spring Creek Church.
He is survived by his wife, Patty Johnson, of the family home; two sons, Stacey Johnson and wife, Kelly and Chris Johnson, all of West Plains; six grandchildren, Anthony, Brittney, Meagan, Zane, Zerek and Zoe Johnson; one great-grandchild, Addilynn Howell; one brother, Orville Johnson, Redding, California; one sister, Pauline Osborn, Eugene, Oregon; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents, one son, Michael Johnson; two sisters, Irene Ledbetter and Betty Partee and one brother, Tom Johnson, precede him in death.
Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Saturday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Stuart Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Start Union Cemetery or Shaw Cancer Treatment Center Building Expansion and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Jon & Shirley Parmelee
November 5, 2015 @ 7:43 pm
What a wonderful cousin!! He was such a FUN cousin! So many precious memories of when we use to come to West Plains to visit grandmaw Collins and Jerry would always show us such a great time. How we are going to miss his random calls to Indiana and also his visits when he would come through in his 18 wheeler!!. What a great example of a Christian man. We will miss him, but will have more to go to heaven now, than we had yesterday! Our condolences go out to the family. Love, Jon and Shirley
Donna DeArmond
November 5, 2015 @ 9:03 pm
I truly loved my cousin Jerry. We have so many memories. I will miss his calls. Pat, thanks so much for the wonderful care you gave him. He always said you were the most amazing person to help him, and take care of him, and that he was so blessed to have a kind and caring wife. I will be praying for you and the family.
Scott & Krystal Brown
November 5, 2015 @ 9:12 pm
Glad we got the opportunity to meet Jerry several years ago. I have always enjoyed his company at our business and at gatherings. You sure will be missed but I am glad your suffering is over. I know you will aways be watching over your family and all the friends you have made along the way.
God’s speed JJ
Your friends aways
Scott & Krystal Brown
Vickie Petkovic
November 6, 2015 @ 11:24 am
Much love to you all. God’s grace and strength be with you, and love and wonderful memories sustain you. We’re here for you.
Kathy Beaty
November 6, 2015 @ 12:16 pm
Sorry Stacy for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Dixie Ledbetter
November 6, 2015 @ 1:17 pm
Jerry was my special Uncle. Always looked forward to his visits to Idaho. I will miss hearing the Howdy! and how are you all. He fought a courageous battle with his cancer and now it is a comfort to know he as at peace. I will be praying for his wonderful family.
Your loving niece
Dixie
Virginia Berry
November 6, 2015 @ 3:25 pm
Sorry for you loss Patty, Stacy and all the family my prayers and hugs to all.
Rick, Lois & Jessica Frazier
November 6, 2015 @ 4:53 pm
Patty, Stacey, Chris & family,
Jerry was a wonderful person, but I don’t need to tell you that. He was a friend to all that knew him. We will always remember his wonderful, warm, friendly smile and his caring heart. He was loved by all that knew him. He will truly be missed in this life but will be enjoying a wonderful home in Heaven.
Roy Hicks
November 6, 2015 @ 5:29 pm
I’m remembering all the miles Jerry and my brother and I ran together years ago. Lots of good memories. I will miss him.
Ted & Candy Koelling
November 7, 2015 @ 6:36 pm
Patty and Family,
So sorry for your loss. As days go by, may your sorrows turn into happy memories.
Larry and Pam Coffman
November 7, 2015 @ 9:47 pm
Stacey and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Prayers and comfort for your family.
Roy Hicks
November 8, 2015 @ 6:08 am
I remember all the miles JJ and My brother Danny and I traveled together. Good memories of talking on the cb and eating steak at the West Texas stockyards. From the south Texas border to the frigid land of Canada. JJ’s favorite topic was family and what was going on at the farm. I am going to miss my friend.
Donna Craig
November 8, 2015 @ 4:58 pm
Patty , Stacey , Chris and Family
So sorry to hear this Jerry touched many people. But he touched my heart personally. Sorry I
wasn’t at funeral just saw a post on facebook today. He was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. Donna and Art
Mark and Melinda Cox
November 9, 2015 @ 11:16 am
To Patty and Family,
We would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Jerry was an exceptional person loved by so many. From those of us who got acquainted with him through trucking and his family and friends, we will surely miss him. However, his accomplishments are clearly visible in the loved ones he has left behind.
Carl, Dottie & Charles Biring
November 10, 2015 @ 4:33 pm
So very sorry for your loss. Jerry was a great man and we will miss him greatly. Sending our thoughts and prayers for the family.