Felix Johnson, 92, of Markle passed away peacefully on January 12, 2022 at his residence. Felix was the last survivor of nine children. He grew up in the hills of Eastern Kentucky before moving to Indiana. Felix was a man of great character. He had an undeniable sense of humor, great wit and quick with a joke. He loved camping and made the best biscuits and gravy. Felix retired from Dana Corporation in Fort Wayne in 1989 after 31 years of service as a quality control inspector.
Felix was born on May 17, 1929 in Bypro, Kentucky, the son of the late Lafe and Flora (Tackett) Johnson.
He was united in marriage to Joan Wojciechowski on November 15, 1951. They shared 70 years of marriage.
Survivors include his wife: Joan Johnson of Markle; a daughter: Stephenie (Max) Murchland of Markle; two sons: Michael Johnson, Tim (Leah Lesh) Johnson both of Markle; a grandson: Nate (Angie Miller) Murchland of Markle; two great grandchildren: Max Eckert, Macy Eckert both of Markle; Felix and Joan raised Joan’s sister: Mary Anne (Martin) Ridgley from a young age, she resides in Markle; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a granddaughter: Rachel Eckert; four brothers: Millard, Junior, Charles and Robert Lee Johnson; four sisters; Dixie Newsome, Alene Johnson, Hattie Little and Cora Callison.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 16, 2022 from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm at the Myers Funeral Home Markle Chapel, 415 N. Lee Street, Markle, Indiana.
Funeral service will be held on Monday, January 17, 2022 at 1:00 pm with one hour of visitation prior to the service at the Myers Funeral Home Markle Chapel.
Interment will be at the Star of Hope Cemetery in Huntington County.
Memorial donations can be made out to Ride 2 Provide of Markle in care of Myers Funeral Home, P.O. Box 403, Markle, IN 46770.
