Joseph A. “Joe” Johnson ·

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Last Updated on December 29, 2024 by Cass County Communication Network

Joseph A. “Joe” Johnson, 75, of Walton, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 10:23 a.m. Friday, December 27, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital in Kokomo. He was born July 12, 1949, in Kokomo to Jack A. Johnson and Virginia L. (Miller) Billings. Joe married Mary Carey on August 30, 1970, in Galveston, Indiana and she survives.

Joe was a graduate of Purdue University in 1971. After graduation, he served his country in the United States Air Force Reserves. He started his career with Erny’s Fertilizer in Walton in 1973 as a Farm Consultant. He continued with Erny’s which became the Anderson’s in 1990 until his retirement in 2014. Joe loved people and enjoyed sharing stories and teasing anyone he could. He was very active in his church, “Galveston First Baptist” and served in many capacities over the years with the church. Joe enjoyed attending any sporting event their children and grandchildren participated in, as well as watching movies and reading. He was especially proud of his John Deere tractor.

Surviving family include his wife Mary Johnson of Walton; his children, Tim and wife Melissa Johnson of Logansport; Zach and wife Laura Johnson of Deedsville, and Josh and wife Abrah Johnson of Walton. He is also survived by eight grandsons, Brady, Tyler, Parker, Ethan, Reid, Riley, Myles and Emrey. Joe’s mother, Virginia Billings also survives and lives in Kokomo. He is preceded in death by his father.

Visitation and Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Galveston First Baptist Church, 207 S. Sycamore Street in Galveston with Pastor Sean Cooper officiating. Visiting hours will be held from 10:00 am – 2:00 p.m. with funeral starting at 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow in the Galveston Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to Galveston First Baptist Church in Joe’s memory. Murray Weaver Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Condolences can be shared at www.murrayweaverfuneralhome.com