Funeral Service for Richard Johnson, 83 of Wister, Oklahoma will be at 10:00 AM on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, Oklahoma in Poteau, Oklahoma with Gus Calvo officiating. Burial will follow at Oakland Cemetery in Poteau, Oklahoma under the direction of Evans & Richard JohnsonMiller Funeral Home of Poteau, Oklahoma.
He was born on August 28, 1939 in Mcalester, Oklahoma to Lois Cynthia (Kennedy) Johnson and Vanand Henry Johnson and passed away on June 30, 2023 in Wister, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Maria del Pilar Lavin Canòn; two brothers, Harrel Johnson, and Darrel Johnson.
Survivors include his sons, Juan Johnson Lavin, Richard-Alvin Johnson Lavin; sisters, Wanda Lee Johnson, Mary Nan Johnson Gritus; grandchildren, Maria Johnson Martin, Sandra Johnson Martin, Sarah Johnson Martin, Sarah Johnson Alvarez, and Aaron John Alvarez; numerous other relatives and loved ones.
Pallbearers will be Michael Gritus, David Pollard, David Dobbs, Keith Henson, John Henson, and Kenny Kesher.
Visitation will be on Friday, July 7, 2023 from 5:00-8:00 PM at Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau, Oklahoma.
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