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Billy Ray Johnson
Jun 4, 1949 - Sep 27, 2018
Posted by Martha Reddout

Marietta Monitor
5 Oct 2018, Page 4

Services for Billy Ray Johnson, 69, of Ardmore were held at 10 a.m. Monday, October 1 in the Chapel of Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home, Marietta, with Pastor Shane Norton officiating, assisted by David Scott and a eulogy by Kenneth Johnson.

Interment followed in the Orr Cemetery with honors provided by the Choctaw Honor Guard.

Born June 4, 1949 at Marietta, the son of Frank and Lavene Brokeshoulder Johnson, he died Thursday, September 27, 2018 at his residence. Billy graduated from Marietta High School in 1967 and furthered his education at Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant and Bacone College in Muskogee. A veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, Billy proudly served four years in the U.S. Navy and for his service was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, as well as the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. He and Virginia Abshire were married in Tyler, Texas on July 11, 1983. An electrical contractor, Billy owned and operated Buckskin Electric in Ardmore. In his free time he enjoyed playing golf, fishing, and sampling barbecue and Thai food at various restaurants. Billy was also an avid OU fan. He was 15/16 Mississippi Choctaw and quite proud of his Native American heritage. Billy was a member of the Marsden Baptist Church.   

Preceding him in death were his parents; three brothers, Calvin Johnson, Jimmy Johnson, and Ronald Johnson; and nephew, Russell Johnson.

Survivors include his wife, Virginia of the home; three sons, Derl Coffman of Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri, Buddy Albin and wife Ann of Denton, Texas, and Hal Fore and wife Terry of Ardmore; two daughters, Diana Jackson and husband Wayne of Marlow and Debbie Lambert and husband Ray of Addington; brother, Kenneth Johnson and wife Andrea of Durant; three sisters, Shirley Thompson and husband Edwin and Barbara Williams of Marietta and Rita Scott and husband Larry of Ada; sister-in-law, Syble Lyle of Ringling; 20 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Serving as pallbearers were nephews, Spencer Davis, Ryan Johnson, Daniel Johnson, Jay Herschel, Jerome Morgan, Jason Lambert, and Josh Marsch. Honorary bearers were Gary Perry, Bill Prewitt, Chisholm Perry, Leland Daniel, and Lonnie Herschel.

Online guest book: wattsfuneralhome.com Flanagan-Watts

This obituary included a photo of Mr. Johnson.

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