Shelby D. Johnson

SERVICES: Graveside services will be 10:00 AM Tuesday April 3, 2007 in Mobeetie Cemetery with Rev. Jerry Johnson, cousin, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors.BIOGRAPHY: Mr. Johnson was born April 21, 1919 in Gageby, Texas and lived in the Panhandle area most of his life. He married Bonnie Faye Childress October 11, 1939; she died April 21, 1988. He owned and operated Johnson Dragline Service since 1958, retiring in 1979. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Virginia Treat, and by 2 sisters, Fern Wilson and Vivian Frye.SUVIVORS: 1 daughter: Janice Matthews of Dawn; 3 sons: Gerald Johnson of McLean, Frank Johnson of Bellevue, and Jack Johnson of Wellington. 3 sisters: Mary Luther of Amarillo, Juanita Martin of Arizona, and Georgie Jarrett of Colorado Springs, Colorado. 1 brother: Archie Johnson of Houston; 21 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.MEMORIALS: to favorite charity.