Johnny Johnson

On Monday, December 21, 2020, former Guymon resident Johnny Lee Johnson passed away at the age of 83 in Holdenville, Oklahoma.

Born to Floyd and Zora Johnson in Sasakwa, Oklahoma August 12, 1937, Johnny was raised and attended school in Wewoka and then worked in the oil industry for 14 years. In 1957, he married Mary Ann Baker, and in 1970 the couple assumed ownership of LeAnn’s Restaurant and the Rainbow Roller Rink in Guymon. In 2007, they moved to Tulsa to be near their children. After Mary Ann’s passing in 2008, Johnny returned to his hometown of Wewoka, where he resided until his passing.

All who knew Johnny saw him as a man of integrity, steadfast work ethic, and a uniquely gentle kindness. He enjoyed working with Mary Ann to build LeAnn’s into a vital community hub for family meals, working lunches, coffee breaks, and civic organization meetings. Johnny valued and respected his customers and employees equally. Employees remember him as a boss who was fair, compassionate, and always willing to roll up his sleeves to pitch in.

Hundreds of children fondly remember Johnny from their weekends at the roller rink; he was the kind man behind the counter--a master at adjusting the wheels so they’d roll “just right.” He truly cared about everyone who entered the door.

Johnny is preceded in death by his father, his mother, and his beloved wife Mary Ann as well as three brothers, Ed, JC, and Guy Johnson, three sisters, Wanda Bishop, Gladys Calvert, and Betty Johnson, and a grandson, Joshua Johnson. He is survived by sons Johnny F Johnson of Tahlequah, OK and Cecil Johnson of Dale, OK and daughters Deborah Hooper and Pamela Behne, both of Palm Coast, FL, as well as 9 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Johnny is also survived by his long-time friend and companion, Letta (Terry) Smith of Wewoka. He was an active member of the First Assembly of God in Holdenville, OK.

Graveside services will be held at Oakwood Cemetery Pavilion in Wewoka on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at 10am.

In his memory, please wear a mask, stay socially distanced, and take all reasonable precautions in the coming months to protect yourself and those you love.