Andrew Johnson

Andrew Richard Johnson, fondly known as Wee Wee by a select few, was a beacon of strength, a pillar of resilience, and a man of unwavering faith. Andrew Richard Johnson was born August 13, 1947, in Austin, Texas, to Andrew Richard Johnson, Sr. and Winnie Lee Johnson. The family moved to Arizona; and Andrew eventually returned to Texas after completing high school. Andrew was a devoted father of three natural born children, Andy Johnson, Frederick Johnson and Meko Scott. He was a man of resilience and strength, overcoming the loss of many loved ones who preceded him in death: his father, Andrew Richard Johnson, Sr.; his mother, Winnie Lee Johnson; his sister, Willie Johnson; his brother, Clarence Johnson; his two sons, Andy Johnson and Frederick Johnson; and two grandsons, Nathan Bills and Jerrionn Burleson. Andrew's departure leaves to celebrate his life; his wife of 30+ years, Betty Johnson, his daughter, Meko Scott, her four children and many grandchildren; and, through marriage, a bonus family of more children and grandchildren, including: a daughter, LaShorn Burleson, her 6 children and 4 grandchildren; a daughter, Tiffany Burleson and her son; a son Jarrett Burleson (Rebecca) and his 4 children; a daughter, Angeline Germain (Gasmail), her 3 children and her sister Mamawah (aka Diamond) Konneh and her three children, two of his favorite, and always competitive, fishing buddies, Leroy Bennett and Bill Bennett, who are also his cousins; his very special and beloved, let's go fishing friend, Michelle Kenneally, and a large circle of family and friends whom he loved dearly. Andrew worked as a Supervisor Foreman for H&T Utilities, 1987-1990. A career change led him to the City of Austin where he retired from the Water and Wastewater Department after 25 years of service. Known for his 'Dapper Dan' flair for fashion as a well-dressed man, Andrew was always the best dressed man in H.E.B. To know him was to know that the Dallas Cowboys were his favorite NFL football team, Tiger Woods was his favorite PGA golfer, the Texas Longhorns were his favorite college football team, menudo was his favorite food, Juneteenth was his favorite holiday (actually the only holiday to him), brisket was his favorite meat to grill, and scratching lottery tickets was his favorite past-time. Fishing was his favorite hobby, whether alone or with someone fishing was his calm, his peace, his way of having fun! Andrew was faithful to whoever and whatever he committed to. If he liked you, he loved you. If he loved you, he had a smile for you. If he had a smile for you, it was to encourage you. If he encouraged you, it was to uplift you because he cared for you. He never met a stranger, and staying abreast of local and world events equipped him to engage in conversations with a depth of knowledge that ranged from fishing poles to politics. Andrew's devotion to his family is exemplified through the popularized version of the quote written by Anne Isabella Thackeray Ritchie in her 1885 novel, Mrs. Dymond, "Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime." Andrew leaves behind a legacy of fishermen: having taught his son, his grands and great grands how to fish. So, today we salute you, honoring you with your self-proclaimed title as, "The World's Greatest Fisherman." You've earned it. You're at least the best fisherman that we know, today; even your fishing buddies, Leroy, Bill and Michelle agree. As we play Andrew's favorite song, "Going Up Yonder," our heavy hearts and bowed heads should rise as we embrace the smiles and the joy that our many memories of Andrew continue to bring; especially as we imagine him strolling to his fishing spot with his reels and bait in tow, to take a seat and plant his feet alongside a lakeshore. The song lyrics are written, 'I'm going up yonder to be with my Lord," and from what we know and love about Andrew, he's also going up yonder to go fishing; with God's permission, of course! Andrew's homegoing celebration will take place on Friday, August 8, 2025, at the Greater Mount Moriah Primitive Baptist Church. The joy and love that Andrew's life brought to all who knew him will be remembered and celebrated. His resilient spirit, his charismatic presence, and his spirited heart will forever be cherished. We invite you to share your memories of Andrew and upload photos to his memorial page. Your tributes will serve as a comforting reminder of the love and joy that Andrew brought into our lives. Let us remember him as he was - a loving and charismatic man, a spirited sports fanatic, a resilient pillar of strength, and an unforgettable personality. The Repast will be hosted immediately following the Interment at the Elks Lodge, 7237 Hwy 290 E., Austin, TX 78723.