In Remembrance Of
Wayne Johnson
Melvin Wayne Johnson, 77 of Dearborn, MO passed away, December 19, 2020 at his home of 50 years.
Wayne was born on February 14, 1943 to Melvin and Faye Johnson on a farm near Clarksdale. He attended school in Clarksdale for 11 years and graduated from Stewartsville High School in 1961.
After high school Wayne began work in St. Joseph at Associated Grocers and Affiliated Foods. He retired from Affiliated Foods after 37 years. After he retired, he attended to the family farm in Stewartsville.
On January 23, 1965 he was united in marriage to Charlotte Watson in Stewartsville. Wayne was a member of the Camden Point Christian Church.
Wayne was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Charlotte; children, Rodney (Sue) Johnson and Rechelle (Mike) Hoffman; five grandchildren, Jake Hoffman, Taylor Johnson, Aaron Hoffman, Kenzi Hoffman, and Kyle Johnson; brother, Gary (Paula) Johnson; other relatives and many friends.
A private family graveside service will be held Tuesday, Dec. 22nd at the Stewartsville Cemetery. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to the Camden Point Christian Church or the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/in-waynes-memory/rechellehoffman
Arrangements, Hixson-Klein Funeral Home.
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17 comments
Dick & Carol Clough
We are so sorry for your loss. Wayne was the best husband, father and grandfather. May God give you peace and love at this time.
Morgan Brown
I’m praying for you and your family, Mrs. Johnson! God bless you.
Cindy Guyer Romey
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.
Robin Yarnell
I’m so sorry … my prayers to you all your family.
May you find some comfort and strength in the days to come through Gods Love.
Marisa Ellison
I didn’t know Wayne real well but what I did know is he was so very kind and a good family man. So glad we had the chance to get to know him a little at the Yarnell family reunions. Mom thought the world of him.
Tim Ryan
Our deepest condolences Wayne was a great man always positive I will really miss running into him at games and catching up. I loved growing up your guys neighbors I couldn’t ask for better.. love u guys
Ken Roberts
Charlotte and Family
Our sincere condolences for your loss at this most difficult time.
Roberts Family
Sandy Ryan
To a dear friend and next door neighbor for 44 years. Wayne was a good man, husband and father. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with Charlotte, Rochelle and Rodney their spouses and all the grandkids . Which meant the world to Wayne.
Evie Knodel
God Bless Wayne
Jeanne Johnson Shelton
I am saddened to hear that Wayne has passed. I haven’t seem him in many years or been a part of his life. However, I do have fond memories of our families and all the great times in our formative years. My heart goes out to you Charlotte and your children and grandchildren. I am praying for you all!
Debra Till
Charlotte and family. I am so sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing. I have fond memories of your family and farm and remember Wayne as a kind, happy, loving, and generous human being, just like his parents Melvin and Faye and my grandparents Lloyd and Louise. I know you will miss him. Please know you are in my thoughts as you grieve this difficult loss.
Robert and Linda Haskell
Our hearts are broken at this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God be with you
Ruth I. Thompson
Charlotte and family, Our hearts go out to you. We pray that you feel the strength that can only come from God.
Terri & Steve Yarnell
Charlotte Gary and Paula and family, we were so surprised to here about Wayne passing. He always had a smile and sooo many stories to tell! We always looked forward to the family dinners. We’re praying for you and you know if there’s anything we can do in the future we will be there.
God will hold onto you until He brings you to eternity with Him 1Peter 1:5 Terri & Steve
Elizabeth Dietz
Wishing you strength and peace during this time.
Ruth Thompson
Can’t tell you how sorry we are. You are all in our prayers.
Tim Kim and Regan Nash
Sorry for you Loss, Wayne was always someone you could look to for a smile. All around a fine man.