Malcom Lee Johnson

1941 - 2025

Malcom Lee Johnson, son of Lee Roy Johnson and Emilia Heger Johnson, was born Jan 21, 1940 in Midland, Texas while his father was stationed there. Soon, they transferred to Corpus Christi, where Malcom grew up, graduating from the Corpus Christi College Academy. Malcom then attended Del Mar College as well as Del Mar Tech.



At an early age, he was introduced to arrowhead collecting by his mother, Emilia. Also during that time, he often accompanied his father, Lee Roy, who was a Texas Ranger Special Agent on Harbor Island and other coastal areas. The constant sights and sounds of the ships and activities led to a lifelong fascination of WWII era history, Republic of Texas Navy ships, early Texas history, Native American cultures, and archeology.

In1960, he became a member of the Confederate High Command historical organization, and took part in the Civil War Centennial activities.

While employed as a Petroleum Draftsman for Humble Oil at their offices located at Wilson Tower, he met the love of his life, Annie Turk, from Alice, Texas, who also worked in Wilson Tower.

On June 29, 1963, they were married at Saint Theresa's Catholic Church in Corpus Christi.

Inducted into the United States Army, he served from 1963-1965 in the 5th Division, Mechanized Infantry, B-2-10, at Fort Carson, Colorado. While stationed there, he drove M113 tracked vehicles, took part in Desert Storm trainings in various states, while qualifying with nearly every weapon issued to an Infantry Battalion.

After fulfilling his Military Service, they returned to Corpus Christi where Malcom organized and founded the Coastal Bend Archeological Society (CBAS), serving as its first president, with Annie serving as secretary.

In 1970, they purchased a small ranch just outside Fredericksburg, Texas.

They established the Rockin J Peach Orchard, planting a variety of 1,200 peach, and other fruit, trees. A member of the Hill Country Fruit Council, they also built their Rockin J peach stand, located on U.S. 87 South, selling their Hill Country peaches and fruit.

Along with being a peach grower, Malcom raised Polled Hereford cattle, and enjoyed deer hunting, often using his muzzle-loading flintlock rifles.

Owner of Texian Trade'n Post, Malcom specialized in Republic of Texas Navy, Army, and Marine period-correct military accoutrements. Items have been used on uniform displays for museums, re-enactments, and in documentaries.

He served the Fredericksburg community, working at the local historic Fort Martin Scott, entertaining visitors with his vast knowledge of artifacts and historical Texas events.

Malcom became a Life member of the Gillespie County Historical Society, where he served a stint as president.

Joining the Fredericksburg Rockhounds at their first annual Gem and Mineral Show held in January 1970, he served several times as president.

In 1971, when the South Texas Archeological Association (STAA) was organized in San Antonio, he joined as a Charter Member, then served as vice president, and as president. Malcom authored several articles on Native American artifacts that were published in STAA publications.

A past president of the Hill Country Archeological Society of Kerrville, he was also a member for over 20+ years in the Texas Archeological Society (TAS).

Having ancestors and relatives dating back to the first permanent American colony of Jamestown, Virginia, several of whom served notable roles in early American history as well as early Texas history, Malcom had been a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) and Sons of the Republic of Texas (SRT). Malcom also served in the SRT Black Powder Brigade, actively participating with fired muzzle-loading cannons at historical sites, as well as various Texas schools with their educational re-enactments for children.

In September 1995, then Governor of Texas, George W. Bush, commissioned Malcom as an Admiral in the Texas Navy. Malcom is also a Life Member of the Texas Navy Association, and conducted research on many subjects related to the Texas Navy.

Throughout many years, Malcom and Annie enjoyed taking part in numerous mountain-man rendezvous, camp-outs and events, at historic forts, and Native American pow-wows.

They lived in Fredericksburg for 50 years, moving to Kerrville, Texas in 2019.

Malcom authored a set of Texas History books titled, "Texas Tales and Tall Ships, Vol.1 and Vol. 2."

After a lengthy illness, Malcom Lee Johnson passed away in Kerrville, Texas on August 1, 2025, at the age of 85 years.

He was preceded in death by both of his parents, and half-sister, Rena Lee Givens of New Mexico.

Malcom is survived by his wife, Annie Turk Johnson, of Kerrville,

two children: son Christopher Mark Johnson and Karen,

daughter Katherine Weigand and husband Kris Weigand of Fredericksburg,

four grandchildren: Brandon Johnson and wife Maryna, Hunter Johnson, Ashley Weigand, and Mathew Weigand, both of Fredericksburg.

Pallbearers: Christopher Johnson, Brandon Johnson, Hunter Johnson, Mathew Weigand, Albert Boehl and Cory Janzen.

Visitation: Wednesday, August 6, at 4 p.m., at Fredericksburg Funeral Home.

Rosary: Wednesday, August 6, at 6 p.m., at Fredericksburg Funeral Home.

Funeral Services: Thursday, August 7, at 10 a.m., at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Fredericksburg, Texas.

Graveside services with Military Honors followed at St. Mary's Catholic Church Cemetery, in Fredericksburg, Texas.

A reception followed at St. Mary's Holy Family Center.

The family extends their sincere gratitude to his doctors, nurses, healthcare providers, and all hospital and nursing home staff.

Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to:

St. Mary's Catholic Church, Notre Dame Catholic Church in Kerrville, or the Milam County Railroad Museum in Cameron, Texas.