Clell Johnson

(From Parker Mortuary)

Clell Leroy Johnson, age 87, Joplin, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at Spring River Christian Village.

Clell was born September 20, 1932 in Sparta, Missouri, son of the late Arthur Mennis Johnson and Lillian Marie Kuhlman Johnson. He graduated from Ozark High School in 1950, and served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He went to Kansas City Barber School after his service, and moved to Joplin where he worked at The Club in Joplin, and later became co-owner. He then opened The Men's Room at 1231 W. 4th in Joplin which he operated for many years before retiring in 2014. He has worked for over 60 years as a barber in this area. 

He was a member of the Barber's Union # 39, the American Legion Post #13, and was an active member of Forest Park Baptist Church. He was known for his quick wit, and infectious smile, he will be greatly missed by his many customers.

In addition to his parents, Clell was preceded in death by his wife, Delores "Dee" McAfee Johnson, whom he married October 11, 1958 in Joplin, she passed away on March 14, 2006; and a brother, Howard E. Johnson.

Survivors include his sons, Gary Dean Johnson of Tacoma, Washington, and Bruce L. Johnson of Joplin; a grandson, Adam Johnson of Seattle, Washington.

Graveside services will be Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. in Saginaw Cemetery with Dr. John Swadley officiating, and full military honors.

The family will receive friends at Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary on Friday from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.