Harley Johnson

(From Lakin Funeral Home)

Harley Gene Johnson, age 84, of Pierce City, MO passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022. He was born in Cassville, MO on August 4, 1937; son of Samuel and Lena (Wierman) Johnson. 

He married Rose Ann Jarvis on October 6, 1959, in Lucerne, CA. He owned HG Johnson Wood Product in Pierce City, MO. Harley had a life-long career in the lumber industry, working in logging, sawmilling, and architectural millwork.

One of his life-long passions was music. He was self-taught on the fiddle and mandolin and enjoyed playing with other musicians. He competed in fiddling contests and was the MC and performed at a local hootenanny in his younger days. He attended many bluegrass festivals and followed numerous artists that also featured fiddlers.

Harley’s greatest pride was his family; his Rosey of 62 years together with their 7 children witnessed his life and dreams. He found strength in his brothers and sisters, and he always had a story to share and kept us all entertained. His life was greatly enriched by everyone he met.

Surviving are the following: his wife, Rose Ann Johnson of the home; three sons, Mike (Yuksel) Johnson of Tulsa, OK, Kevin (Mileigh) Johnson of Pierce City, MO, and Mark Johnson of Wentworth, MO; two daughters, Marie (Jerry) Elbert of Lorena, TX and Valerie (Danny) Greenwell of Vine Grove, KY; two brothers, Jim Johnson of Wentworth, MO and Sam Johnson of Fayetteville, AR; two sisters, Lowee Benjamin of Ukiah, CA and Mary Elliott of Ukiah, CA; 10 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren with another expected to arrive in November; 4 great-great-grandchildren; and many other nieces, nephews, and friends.

Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Lena Johnson; two sons, James Johnson and Darrell Johnson; and a daughter-in-law, Laura Johnson.

The family will receive friends at Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City, MO on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, from 6:00 – 7:00 PM.

Services will be at Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City, MO on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, beginning at 10:00 AM with Dr. Steve Dennis officiating. Burial will follow at Pierce City Cemetery in Pierce City, MO. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City, MO.