(From Stumpff Funeral Home)John S. Teeters/stage name-Johnny Voucher, age 74, of Galena, MO passed from this world into Glory on Monday, October 24th, 2022.
Beloved husband of Valerie, he was an outrageous, charismatic, kind big hearted man, with an unconventional free spirit and iron will.
He never let his illness or injuries keep him down.
His positive attitude and humor during his health challenges were a source of inspiration to all who know him.
Johnny was a professional musician for over 50 years, a bass player, lead vocalist, band director, and road manager for the many country music stars he worked with; including David Houston, Bob Lumen, Margo Smith, Leroy Van Dyke, Mel Street, Moe Bandy, Don Willis, Elmer Fudpucker, Carl Finney, and Shoji Tabuchi in his Branson Show.
He started his career with Gospel music and evolved his style into the country music story telling songs of the South, which he loved!
Johnny entertained our troops in Korea and Japan, being under contract with the 8th Army’s MWR and USO club system.
He flew to Korea 22 times, for 3 months at a time, as a member of the “Night Riders” band, then later as “Johnny Voucher and the Southern Nights.
This included Camp Bonifas MWR, with commanding officer: Lieutenant Colonel Commander Randy L Garner, United States Command, Pan Mun Jom, Korea, who wrote numerous letters of recommendation for Johnny.
At home, “on the road”, Johnny performed countless charity shows for seniors at facilities in 17 states and Canada along with his friend, mentor, and Grand Ole Opry star, David Houston.
Johnny carried on with the “Senior Citizen’s Day” charity program at no charge to the senior facilities after David Houston’s death, at the request of David’s Mother, Beatrice.
His mission was to bring happiness to military personnel far from home, and seniors unable to be at home any longer.
Johnny was shot by a sniper while entertaining on stage in Korea, and falling to the ground, he kept playing his guitar, saying, “I didn’t miss a lick!”
Since the bullet went through his calf and didn’t hit the bone, the medics patched up the flesh wound, and Johnny finished the show with the rest of the band. That’s dedication! I said. “I guess the sniper didn’t like Country Music!” upon hearing this account. Johnny said it was because he was singing, “God Bless America!”
He said meeting the young men and women of our American troops overseas, far from home, changed his life.
He was honored to bring happiness to those willing to give their lives for our freedoms and way of life here in the USA.
God Bless You, Johnny! We miss you!
Celebration of Life Memorial Service is being planned and will be announced at a later date. Cremation was under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home Kimberling City, MO.
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