Johnny Earl Procell, 73, of Grand Prairie, Texas passed away Friday afternoon, June 1, at his home. He was born on February 13, 1945 in Converse, Louisiana to John H. and Annie Mae Lord Procell. He was married to Judy Palmer on January 2, 1970.
Johnny started work for the Grand Prairie Fire Department April 1966. He was GPFD first scuba diver and also one of the first group of three Battalion Chiefs. He retired from the fire department December 1, 1997. Like many firemen he worked a second job on his off days. He was a fishing guide, and was known as The Cajun Guide, which he did up until his death. He primarily fished on Lake Ray Hubbard. He was a hard worker, lived every day to it’s fullest and never slowed down.
Johnny is survived by his wife of 48 years Judy and his 2 daughters Melissa Procell Croll and her husband Jake Croll of McKinney, TX, and Stephanie Procell Bouliane and granddaughter, Annemarie Bouliane. He is also survived by one brother Bill Procell and his wife Angela of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Also survived by sister-in-law Connie Love Procell and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is proceeded in death by his parents John and Annie Procell, and brothers Murray Procell and Bobby Procell.
Viewing will be Wednesday, June 6, at 6-8 PM and funeral will be Thursday, June 7, at 2:00 PM at Bean, Massey, Burge Funeral Home, 2951 S Beltline Road, Grand Prairie.
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