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Rex Johnson

Lawrence, Kansas

1932 - 2021

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Funeral services for Rex Dean Johnson, 88, Clinton, will be at 10 am Friday at River City Church, with Rev. Patrick Yancey and Chaplain Ron Nadvornik officiating. The service will be livestreamed on the Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home Facebook page. Burial will follow in Clinton Cemetery. Rex died...

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Rex was a great man & our family thought the world of him. My deepest condolences to his family.

This old photo shows how I remember Rex Johnson. My mother Edith worked at the court house, and my dad, Police Judge Bill Pendleton, was often there as well, during both Sheriff Billy Hodson's and Rex Johnson's tenures. Sometimes my brother Steve and I would go visit the old jail. It was scary but Rex (and Billy) were kind and always welcomed us. Seeing the inside of that little jail made me stay on the right side of the law. A few years ago I sent him a letter of appreciation and some old...

So sorry for your loss Rex was a great guy he will be missed.

My sorrow for a good friend to my family. I will miss his caring nature and admire the community service he provided.

A good man,a good father,and a good citizen. The end of an era. We won't see another like him.

I knew Rex thru my dad Bob Harrell since I was probably 6 or 7 He was a good man. RIP Rex.

So sorry to hear of Rex´s passing. Dale and family will be in my thoughts and prayers. I worked at Hamm´s office for quite awhile with Rex. He was a good friend to all of us. Lots of stories to share from an interesting life. He will be missed.

I'm sorry for the Johnson family loss. Rex was a great "old school cop".

So saddened to learn of Rex´s death. Rex & Shirley were compassionate neighbors while growing up as a youngster in Lawrence. My siblings and the Johnson kids could be found roaming the neighborhood looking for a pickup game to play. I remember campaigning for Rex when he was running for the Douglas County sheriff office. He truly showed his character when he came over to our house to speak with my father after I had an accident in 1968 with our Model A coupe on Stull Rd. Our sincere...