Walter was born on October 11, 1936 in Grand Falls, Texas to the late John and Ollie (Skelton) Johnson. At a young age he moved to Mitchell County where he graduated from Westbrook High School in 1955. He married his High School sweetheart Bobbie Dee Carter in 1957 at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. In 1957 he and his wife relocated to Midland where worked for TXU now Encore. He retired as supervisor over the service and meter department. After retirement he and Bobbie moved to Lexington, TX where they ranched for several years before returning back and making Colorado City home. He was a member of First United Methodist Church. He enjoyed wood working, spending time with family especially his grandchildren. He also enjoyed gathering with his friends for coffee. He was loving and dependable his family will cherish his memory forever.
He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Betty Lennon, and Harry Johnson.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Bobbie Johnson; his children, Kaynell Zeman and her husband Jeff of North Dakota, Walter “Walt” Johnson, Jr. and his wife Rhonda of Abilene, and Patti Breeden and her husband Jeff of Stephenville; siblings, Nell Gainey, Jane Gomez, John Johnson, and Larry Johnson; grandchildren, Ty Johnson, Tuff Johnson, Brandy Johnson, Chaelea Kendall, Andy Acton, Taylor Zeman, Billie and Chase Breeden; great grandchildren, Clayton Johnson, Colton Johnson, Catelyn Johnson, Ariann Johnson, Oakley Johnson, Rebellyn Johnson, Remi Kendall, William Kendall, and Sam Acton; numerous loving nieces, nephews other relatives, and friends.
A private inurnment will take place in the Johnson family plot in Colorado City Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial contributions can be made in Walter’s name to the First United Methodist Church 333 Chestnut Street Colorado City, Texas 79512.
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