WC Johnson

WC Johnson age 80 of McGregor passed away on Thursday January 3, 2013 at a local hospital. Funeral Services will be 10 AM Monday January 7, 2013 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at McGregor Cemetery.

WC was born on June 13, 1932 in Coryell County to Paul “Bud” and Gladyce Johnson. In 1954 he joined the US Army as a radar expert serving during the Korean War. He served in many parts of the world and was honorably discharged in 1956. WC was a firefighter for the Lubbock Fire Department. He went to work in October of 1957 and retired after 25 years in January of 1983. After retirement he and Faye moved to McGregor for two years before moving again to Austin for the next 20 years. They moved back to McGregor in October of 2004. He was home at last.

He started playing dominoes at the American Legion Hall #273 and continued playing regularly with many of friends from McGregor. He clearly enjoyed the companionship and of course winning the games.

He was preceded in death by both of his parents; two brothers Paul Jr. and Ralin and a grandson Brandon Jonah Rath.

WC is survived by his wife Faye of 55 years; 3 daughters Alathia Babits, Gladys Rath and Zanas Johnson; 4 Grandchildren Chandler Gill, Britani Rath, Chanler and Gloria Wailes and two great grandsons Drake and Jamison Hansen.

Funeral Service

10AM ,Monday, January 7, 2013
Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel
8220 Woodway Drive Waco, TX 76712