Charles Russell Johnson

Charles Russell Johnson, 84, of Verona passed away Dec. 4, 2020, while at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield.
Johnson was born Sept. 23, 1936 in Verona, oldest son of the late Wilbert Johnson and Gladys (Russell) Johnson. He graduated from Verona High School with the class of 1954 and enlisted in the United States Army in December of that same year. He served in the Artillery Unit in Korea from December of 1955 to December of 1956 and was honorably discharged upon his return.
He was a member of the Waldensian Presbyterian Church, where he served on various boards through the years.
He worked in construction for many years. He also worked for the Gas Service Company, now Spire, and retired in May of 1992 after 25 years. He was a lifelong farmer.
He was united in marriage on Feb. 21, 1958 to Patricia Boucher, of Monett, and she survives. Additional survivors include daughters, Leslye Milton and Jaysa (Lance) Isbell, all of Monett; daughter-in-law, Kathy Johnson, of Springfield; seven grandsons; and two great-granddaughters. He is also survived by brother, Gary Johnson of Granby; sister, Ruby Dahlman of Billings and a host of extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by brother, Don Curtis Johnson and sisters, Janie Walles and Deborah Jones.
Friends paid their respects Dec. 7, 2020 at Buchanan Funeral Home. Private family services will be held. Memorials may be donated to the Waldensian Presbyterian Church or the Waldensian Cemetery in care of the funeral home. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Buchanan Funeral Home.