Bill Johnson

(From Mason-Woodard Mortuary)

William (Bill) Layton Johnson, 91, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior at home in Tulsa, OK on January 15, 2022. He was born at home on the farm in Redings Mill, MO on June 5, 1930, to Warren and Opal Johnson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Warren and Opal Johnson; and his siblings, Ursula Grider, Lee Warren Johnson, and ZaDean Hoffman.









Bill is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Roberta A. Johnson of Tulsa, OK; his children, Carol Siling (Tulsa, OK), Susan Caves and husband Steve (Broken Arrow, OK), Kenneth Johnson and wife Allie (Stillwater, OK), Stanley Johnson and wife Theresa (Rogers, AR); his grandchildren, Stacy Jones and husband Jason, Jennifer Jacobs, Steven Jason Caves and wife Tammie, Anthony Caves and wife Christy, Jeffrey Phillips, Clint Phillips and wife Kerissa, Chelsea Jenkins and husband Justin, Victoria Whittaker and husband Andy, Emily Gundler and husband Christopher, Aubrey Groter, Ashley Groter; and, his 19 great-grandchildren; as well as a host of other loving extended family members and friends.

Bill graduated from Joplin High School in 1947. On, June 5, 1949, his 19th birthday, he married the love of his life, Roberta A. Reniker of Redings Mill, MO. They raised four children, Carol, Susan, Ken, and Stan. Being a kind, dependable husband and father was of the utmost importance to Bill, and he certainly did not disappoint when it came to wholeheartedly loving his family.

As the son of a dairy farmer, Bill learned about hard work. In addition to a full-time job, he often had a second job in order to support his family. He worked at Campbell 66 and Sinclair Oil Company. He began working for Ross Martin Company in 1977 which eventually took him to Oklahoma City. After Bill and Roberta “retired” in 1994 and moved back to the family farm in Redings Mill, MO, he worked into his 80’s for State Beauty Supply in Joplin.

On the family farm he planted an organic garden and with Roberta sold produce from a vegetable stand. He enjoyed family genealogy research and discovery. The family reunions each year were a highlight and brought him joy! He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan.

Bill loved the Lord with all his heart and his church family at 26th and Connecticut Church of Christ. He served in numerous roles including elder. He created many wonderful memories with family, friends, co-workers, and his church family. He will be dearly missed.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the 26th & Connecticut Church of Christ, Joplin, MO.

Services for Bill will begin at 11am, January 22, 2022, at 26th & Connecticut Church of Christ in Joplin, MO. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 21, 2022, from 6-7pm at Mason-Woodard Funeral Home, located in Joplin, MO.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory.