Louis Johnson
November 6, 1963 ~ February 10, 2019
Louis Johnson, of Slocum, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, the 10th day of February, 2019. He passed away at U.T. Health in Tyler at the age of 55. Louis was born on the 6th day of November, 1963, in Crockett, Texas, to Pete Johnson and Billie Jean Reynolds Newman. He worked in the construction industry as a self-employed electrician. Louis could fix anything and would drop what he was doing to help someone in need. He was affectionately called "Boo", the name given to him by his grandchildren because he always enjoyed scaring them.
He is preceded in death by his father, Pete Johnson; brother, Robert Johnson; and brother-in-law, Garland Wayne Franklin, Jr.
Louis is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Angela Johnson; mother, Billie Jean Newman and step-father, Dewane Newman; step-mother, Patsy Johnson; father-in-law, Wayne Franklin and mother-in-law, Carrie Ann Franklin; daughters, Leeann Camp and husband Brandon of Brownwood, Texas, Andrea McGuire and husband Corey of Marshall, Texas; son, William Johnson and wife Meredith of Longview, Texas; sister, Tracey Yates; brothers, Steven Johnson, Michael Johnson and Allan Johnson; sister-in-law, Wanda Ann Prejean; brother-in-law, Neal Franklin; grandchildren, Kathryn Camp, Michael Camp, Willow Camp, Christopher Camp, Morgan McGuire, Ryan McGuire, Kendall McGuire and Rileigh Schoppe. Louis is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members.
Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from six o'clock until eight o'clock in the evening on Wednesday, the 13th day of February, 2019 in the Parlor and Reflection Room of Rhone Funeral Home.
A funeral service and celebration of Louis's life will be conducted at ten o'clock in the morning on Thursday, the 14th day of February, 2019 in the Rhone Memorial Chapel with David Franklin and Deborah Flanagan officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery in Percilla.
Those honored to serve as pallbearers are David Flanagan, Damon Carnes, Skip Franklin, Michael Camp, Wade Prejean and Neal Franklin. Honorary pallbearers will be Brandon Camp, Corey McGuire and Haskell Carnes.
Funeral services for Louis Johnson are in care of Rhone Funeral Home, 3900 S. State Highway 19, Palestine, Texas.
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I did not know Mr. Johnson, but my sincere condolences go out to his family and friends. Im sure he will be missed by each of them.
So very sorry to hear about Louis. I have many fond memories of him. I especially appreciated his sense of humor and admired his directness. He was always present at his children”s many school activities and was supportive of them, as well as the school staff. He will be missed. My prayers go out to his family.
Miss Angela, Miss Billie, you all have my deepest sympathies for your loss, my prayers are with you and your family.Â
Elizabeth Barrett RodriguezÂ
A Feathery Palm Plant was ordered on February 11, 2019
A Feathery Palm Plant was sent by John and Lorrie Solliday on February 11, 2019
You will forever be in my heart….you were always there for me and my kids. Angela I love you very much. You and the kiddos will be in my prayers. I’m so sorry……he was more than family he was also my best friend. Fly High Louis Fly High
A Spathiphyllum was ordered on February 13, 2019
A Spathiphyllum was sent on February 13, 2019
To The Johnson Family
Our Deepest Sympathy
Love Perry & Annette Thompson
A Grandma’s Garden Table Basket was sent by Larry & Susan Thompson on February 13, 2019
Our deepest sympathies go out to all the family and friends of Louis and Angela. May the thoughts and prayers help comfort you in this time of great sorrow.
A Spathiphyllum was ordered on February 14, 2019
To the family of Louis Johnson, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dear loved one; please accept my condolences. May you find comfort by drawing close to God in prayer, because as the Bible promises, “he will sustain you†during this difficult time. – Psalm 55:22
I wish to express my sincere condolences to the family of Louis Johnson. May you find comfort in your loving memories of Louis and in God’s promise to see our loved ones again through the resurrection. (Acts 24:15) What joy there will be to welcome back Louis to a beautiful, peaceful earth as God originally purposed (Gen 1:28; Psalms 37:11,29) free from pain, sickness and death. (Rev 21:4) Hold on to all your precious memories of your dear Louis and may these, along with all the promises of God, who cannot lie, bring you comfort and peace. Questions may come up about why we die? Please visit jw.org for satisfying answers to these questions. My deepest sympathies!