Benjamin "Ben" F Johnson Jr.

He was born in Paris, Texas to Benjamin F. Johnson and Shirley Ann McDaniel. He spent most of his childhood in Hugo, Oklahoma then enlisted in the Navy in 1960. Ben was considered an expert welder by many; working at different destinations across the world. He also taught welding at different job sites. He also held a variety of other jobs including working at grocery stores. Ben’s final job was working at NORAD as a welder/maintenance technician.

He is survived by his wife Karen AuBuchon Johnson of Falcon; his first wife Shirley Raney of Hugo; two sisters Sheryl (Jaycee) Melton of Luther, Oklahoma and Pauline Johnson; and a brother Tony Cummings. He is also survived by two daughters, Marsha Wisener and Leslie (Eddie) Lawler; two sons, Benjamin “Benny” Johnson III and Mike Wisener all of Hugo. He has nine grandchildren: Michael Collum, Aaron and Will Wisener, Krissy Beason, Niki Weehunt, Courtney Bush, Regan Beech, Hunter Johnson and Jace Johnson; 20 great-grandchildren; and numerous other family members.

He is preceded in death by his sister Mary Ann Hadley; little brother Richard “Ricky” Van Johnson; son Richard Lee Johnson; and grandson Mark Allen Collum.

Ben brought smiles and cheer where ever he went and added lots of color and humor to family gatherings. He loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman and hunter. He loved his horses, raising 22 foals with his wife, Karen. He also enjoyed painting, photography, making jewelry and woodworking in his later years. His last two dogs, Ivy and Silvie, brought him so much joy.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

No doubt Ben will be cheering for his beloved Denver Broncos team from above. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him!