Garland Johnson
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Garland Ray 'Nanny' Johnson, age 82, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016. He was born Feb. 25, 1934 in Lavaca County to the late Harvey Johnson and Blanche Knox Johnson.
He graduated from Yoakum High School and began working for Alcoa for 30+ years until his retirement. After retirement he worked for LNRA. Garland enjoyed growing his garden and crops, raising cattle, hunting, fishing and traveling during his time off.
Survivors are his daughters, Jeanne Hartsfield ( Tim) and Debbie Hajek (Ervin) both of Yoakum; sons, Steve Johnson (Alice) of Ganado, Tim Johnson of Snyder and Patrick Johnson (Bonnie) of LaWard; 12 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren; brothers, Harvey Johnson of Yoakum, Ronald Johnson (Claudette) of Yancy.
Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Judy; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild; brothers, Tommy (Pug) Johnson, Walter (Sleepy) Johnson; and sister, Peggy Frazer.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 23 at Thiele Cooper Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, March 24 at Thiele Cooper Funeral Home with Rev. Adam Jaquez officiating. Burial to follow at Willow Creek Cemetery in Sublime.
Pallbearers are Roman Hajek, Ben Johnson, Sam Hartsfield, Harlan Frazer, Jeff Frazer and Garland Frazer.
Honorary pallbearers are Jacob Johnson, Paul Dentino, Jason Barton, Curtis English, Jason Henry, Shannon Rice and Blaine Joines.
Arrangements under the direction of Thiele Cooper Funeral Home, 361-293-5656.
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