Ira Johnson

Ira (Mike) Johnson Jr., 93, of Dill City, Oklahoma passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side. He was born on December 23, 1925 to Ira Tip & Ida (Schneburger) Johnson in Foss, Oklahoma. Mike grew up and attended school in Burns Flat, Oklahoma, graduating at the top of his class as Valedictorian in 1944. After high school he enlisted into the United States Army and was proud to serve his Country, he fought in World War II and served under General George Patton. Later he met the love of his life; Charlene Cook and they were married on July 3, 1954 in Thomas, Oklahoma, to this union was born five children: David, Kay, Terry, Vance and Beverly. Mike spent his working life farming, he loved his cotton fields, he even won farmer of the year in 1955. He was a member of the Grace Baptist Church in Dill City, Oklahoma. Mike loved his family more than life itself, he will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Survivors include:
Children: David Johnson of Dill City, OK
Kay Plummer of Dill City, OK
Terry Johnson & wife Tammy of Dill City, OK
Beverly Gilstrap of Dill City, OK
Daughter-in-Law: Robin Johnson of Elk City, OK
Grandchildren: Stoney Johnson of Dill City, OK
Bobby Johnson of Dill City, OK
Tammy Rhoades & husband Jimmy of Sentinel, OK
Rowdy Johnson of Dill City, OK
Terry Kay Alexis & husband Kenny of Duncanville, TX
Bertina Wolfe of Dill City, OK
Cody Peters & husband Chris of Elgin, OK
Jeremy Johnson & wife Hopi of Dill City, OK
Jerrid Johnson of Dill City, OK
Logan Gilstrap of Dill City, OK
Justin Johnson & wife Renee of Burns Flat, OK
Jerome Johnson & wife Wendy of Canyon, TX
Joni Sherrer & husband John of Norman, OK
Shea Glancey & husband Brandon of Elk City, OK
Travis Johnson & wife Shayla of Elk City, OK
26 Great ~ Grandchildren
11 Great ~ Great Grandchildren
Sister: Donna Kilhoffer of Dill City, OK
Brothers: Johnny Johnson of Sayre, OK
Donald Johnson of Dill City, OK
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Preceded in death by his parents: Ira Tip & Ida Johnson, wife: Charlene Johnson, Son: Vance Johnson, Grandchildren: J.B. Johnson and Dakota Johnson, 1 great Grandchild: Victoria and 2 Sisters; Imogene Nicholas and Mildred Thionnett

Funeral: 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 29, 2019
Grace Baptist Church
Dill City, Oklahoma
Interment: South Burns Cemetery
Dill City, Oklahoma