"Gene and Family, sorry for your loss. With love , Mary Jo "
In loving memory of
Kent W. Johnson Sr.
June 24, 1944 - August 5, 2022
Kent W. Johnson Sr., 78, of Ellisville, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather, passed away at 12:58 pm, Friday, August 5, 2022 at his residence. He was born on June 24, 1944 in Bowling Green, MO, to Woodrow and Mary (Pollitt) Johnson. Kent married Janice McCone on October 11, 1963 in Ellisville. She survives along with three children; Kent Johnson Jr of Waynesville, MO, Kimberly Johnson of Independence, MO and Raymonia (Steve) Krieger of Ellisville, son-in-law Jim Dildine of Ellisville, grandchildren James, Jacob and Jennifer along with 14 other grandchildren and twenty-six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Stacey Dildine and three brothers; Jack, Larry and Grant Johnson.
Kent retired from Caterpillar Inc and also worked at the Fairview Elevator, Cast Technologies, Fairview Police Department, Police Auxiliary Department for Fulton County and Fairview Fire Protection District.
Services will be 11 am, Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at the Ellisville Christian Church in Ellisville, where visitation will be one hour prior to services. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Fairview. Memorials can be made to the donor's choice. Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory are in charge of arrangements. To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.
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"Janice, I just heard today that your dear husband passed away and was heartbroken for you and your family. I am sending my love and hugs with my sincere condolences. All my love, Jean Parr Fields"
"He loved his family and was fun to be around and our prayers go out to the family, raymonia was in my class in school. We r so sorry for your loss. Hugs sent your way. Jennifer and Jason Wasson and family "
"My deepest sympathy and prayers to the family, Keep in mind the scriptural hope of everlasting life that can help sustain you through this difficult time of mourning. John 17:3 "
"So sad to lose Uncle Kent. As a little girl, he would take me with him sometimes on dates. Then he met this beautiful young lady named Janice. I still have a memory of Aunt Janice waving to me in her wedding dress. He was always so kind and always with a smile. Cherish the memories. Much love to his big and loving family. "
"Uncle Kent was alway so much fun and so good to all of us cousins. He always had a smile and made us laugh. I remember the fun we had with him on the river swimming, fishing and jumping waves with his Jon boat. I miss you Uncle Kent. Rest In Peace. Love, Jerry and Jan Johnson"
"Rest In Peace old Friend. I first worked for you when I started at the Police Dept in Fairview. I learned a lot from you and when I became Chief I still learned a lot from you. We had our ups and downs and differences of opinion but you were always a hard worker and I trusted you. Your family also supported you as you worked two jobs. Condolences to Janice and Family. "
"Ken was a very great guy! He was a very close friend! !"
"He was a very close friend and a great father to his kids. And a loving family man. RIP Ken"
"So sorry to hear this our thoughts and prayers to ya all I remember him well and the family "
"Janice and family your in our thoughts. So sorry for your loss. The most helpful and kind neighbors you could ever ask for. Anything at all we can help with just yell across the yard. "
"Kent was my uncle I remember going out and check the sheep you really had to watch one he would chase you he chased me and Janice all the time ?? "
"Kent was a uncle I remember going to take care of the sheep at his dads place you really had to watch one it would chases you it was great memories Love ?? Idella "