Dr. Joe Milton Johnson passed away peacefully Sunday, January 28, 2018 at his home in Nipomo, CA. Joe is survived by daughter Johanna, son Shamus (Margaret), grandson Nathan, and brother Jon. He was preceded in death by wife Elaine and grandson Sean. Joe grew up in Pawhuska, OK and moved to California in 1949. Later he worked for IBM until leaving at age 40 to attend Optometry School. He had an optometric practice in Lompoc, CA for 27 years. Joe loved people, had a delightful sense of humor, and a way of making everyone feel valued and welcome. Please join us in celebrating his life at a memorial service to be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 18, 2018 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 490 Los Osos Valley Road. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to a charity of your choice.