Phil graduated from Upland High School and received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Phoenix. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Phil spent his career as a business owner in the wholesale industry as well as in high school education.
Beyond his professional life, Phil had a deep passion for sports, especially his beloved Arizona Diamondbacks. He was a member of Distributive Education Clubs of America as well as various youth sport teams. Phil leaves behind a legacy of dedication and love for his family and will be deeply missed by all who knew him, and the good Samaritan he was.
Phil is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Nancy (Nichols) Johnson; his son, Rick Johnson (Tracy); grandchildren, Parker, Austin, and Grayson Johnson; his sister, Carol Lemke; 21 nieces and nephews; and special brother and sister in-laws, Larry and Beverly Nichols, Patricia Johnson, and Patty Jo Johnson.
Phil will be laid to rest with Army honors at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona on Friday, March 21, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in his memory to Tunnel to Towers Foundation: t2t.org or to St. Jude Children’s Hospital: stjude.org.
