Kelly Warren Johnson made his debut in life on December 28, 1970 in Tulsa, OK, the son of Johnny Warren Johnson and Teresa Francine (Lollis) Spence. He grew up with one brother and one sister, Shohn and Alesha. He went on to work various construction jobs as a professional painter for some time.
His true passion in life was for music, discovering a love for rock n’ roll at an early age. He listened to Cinderella to Mötley Crew and everything in between. Although, it was his obsession with KISS that was known by all. He had a full array of KISS t-shirts, memorabilia and albums. As a musician himself, he often was busy keeping his own beat on his electric drum set. He liked to pick around on the guitar and acquired a collection of 17 guitars over his years. He was a fan of the old classic TV shows like Andy Griffith and Walker Texas Ranger and looked forward to any time spent with family. Although a bit on the ornery side, he was a momma’s boy and cherished their many late-night heart-to-heart talks. On Wednesday, July 9, 2025, he took his final bow, passing from this life at the age 54 years old. He will forever be remembered for the humor he brought to those around him.
He is preceded in death by his father, Johnny Warren Johnson.
Left to remember him includes his mother, Teresa Francine Spence of Bixby, OK, two sons, Nathan Warren Johnson and wife Cassandra Kennedy of Sapulpa, OK and Wesley Gene Johnson of Oklahoma along with one daughter, Shandi Kay Cunningham and husband Josh of Perkins, OK. He leaves one brother, Shohn Michael Johnson of Tulsa, OK, one sister, Alesha Francine Pippin and husband Cliff of Bixby, OK along with nine cherished grandchildren and his best friend, Keith “Eppie” Andrews of Tulsa, OK as well as his beloved sidekick, his dog, Lucy Lou and many other friends and loved ones.
A visitation for Kelly will be held prior to services on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 beginning at 10:00am at Reed-Culver Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 3:00pm at Reed-Culver Chapel with Pastor William J. Condray officiating.
Honorary pallbearers include Jake E. Johnson, Justin Garner, Brandon Garner, Elias Pippin, Daniel Pippin, David Pippin, Kysin Timothy Kennedy and Zayne Danger Lee Johnson.
