James Warren Johnson, 91, of Colbert, Oklahoma passed away Thursday morning January 10, 2013 at The Homestead of Denison. He was born January 22, 1921 in Tom Bean, Texas to Warren and Edith Wiggins Johnson.
He served in the Air Force from 1942-1945 as an Airplane Armorer in Europe, Belguim, France and England during World War II. He was very proud of his service.
He Married Mary Louise Helms September 3, 1981 and she preceded him in death February 26, 2006. He retired from Delta Mining as an Auto Mechanic and Electrician for many years and was of the Baptist Faith. He loved nature especially Hummingbird Season and Loved and cared for his Family deeply.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, daughter Leda Lihme, Brothers Louis, Carl, William, Ray, Travis and Billy, Sisters Ruth Hicks, Anna Lewis and Ruby Morris.
Surviving are two daughters Jimmie Ruff and husband Billy of Denison, Patti Abernathy and husband Keith of Sherman and one son Tommy Johnson and wife Tonya of Celina, Texas. Grandchildren Sandi Tocquigny, Becky Madison and Lacy Proctor. Great Grandchildren Ashton and Jaiden Tocquigny and Christian Madison. Great Great Grandson Riley Proctor and Great Great Granddaughter Chasity Proctor. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
A graveside service for James Johnson will be 2:00 P.M. Tuesday afternoon January 15, 2013 at the Georgetown Cemetery in Pottsboro, Texas with the Reverend Kerry Groce of Mead Baptist Church officiating.
Military rites will be performed by the Texoma Honor Guard with Flag Folding by the Patriot Guards. The register book may be signed and online condolences be made at cunninghamfuneralhomesok.com Arrangements have been entrusted to Cunningham Funeral Home in Colbert, Oklahoma.
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