Terry Denis Johnson Sr.

Terry Denis Johnson Sr. obituary, Heavener, OK

Terry Denis Johnson Sr.

Terry Johnson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home - Heavener on May 22, 2025.

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Terry Denis Johnson, Sr. of Big Cedar, Oklahoma was born May 4, 1948 in Vandalia, Missouri to Chester and Thena (Spears) Johnson and passed away May 18, 2025 in his home surrounded by his family at the age of 77.
Terry is survived by:
His wife: Linda M. Johnson
One daughter: Terri Denise McFarland
Three sons: Michael L. Johnson, Terry D. Johnson, Jr., and Christopher B. Johnson
One sister: Susan Kieth
One brother: Garrett Johnson
Three grandchildren: Ariel Fenwick, Robert D. McFarland, and Michael L. Johnson, II
Three great-grandchildren: Christopher Stultz, Linda Stultz, and Anthony McFarland
Numerous other relatives and a host of friends
Terry was preceded in death by his parents.
Terry was a long-time resident of the area and a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, serving his country in the Vietnam Era. For many years he dressed up as Santa around Christmas and passed out gifts to all the children he came across.
Terry's family will hold a memorial service to honor his life at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Terry, please visit our floral store.

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