Emil Johnson

Emil "Richard" Johnson went home to heaven at 2:37 AM on January 9, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emil LeRoy Johnson and Verla Mae Clay-Johnson, sisters Aloha "Gaye" Beard and Lilas Hunter, and granddaughters, Kayla Simmons and Hannah Jenson. Richard is survived by many family members. In addition to ten siblings, Ore, Carol, Darla, Violet, Tina, Terry, Randy, Merritt, Rhonda, and LaVerta, he also leaves his wife of 26 years; Wanda Lee, and their eight children, Ken, Barbara, Duane, Don, Ronnie, Renee, Loren, and Lila, along with their spouses. Richard left a legacy of 26 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren who loved him dearly. There are countless cousins, nieces and nephews whose lives were positively touched by Richard. He spent much of his life giving to the Othello Community that he loved so much. In 1975 Richard co-founded the Community Christmas Basket program that is still going strong today. Because of his dedication to this cause, the family is requesting in lieu of flowers, that donations to be sent to the Othello Community Christmas Basket Fund. These donations can be made at U.S. Bank and Columbia Bank of Othello in Richard's name.

Viewing will be held from 5 PM to 8 PM on Friday, January 13th, 2012 at Stevens Funeral Chapel.

Richard's Celebration of Life service will be held at the Nazarene Gathering Place on Saturday, January 14th, 2012 at 11 AM. To sign the guest book and leave a note for the family please visit stevensfuneralchapel.com