Memorial services for “Will” Johnson, aka “Doc” Johnson, will be held on Sunday, April 17, at 2:00 PM at the Church of Christ, 1100 Centennial Blvd., Hays, Kansas.
Emory William Johnson entered this life on September 1st, 1945, in Sioux Rapids, Iowa. He was the son of Emory William Johnson Sr., and Bettee Enice (Gilmore ) Johnson. Will passed away in Sanger, Texas, March 16th, 2016, at the age of 70 after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
On December 24th, 1985, he married Vera Lynn “Maggie” Howthorne in Oxnard, California.
Will served his country in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a servant of the Lord and answered his call to the Ministry. He served as minister for the Church of Christ in Hays, and in Ransom, Kansas. Will was very active in the Hays community. He was a volunteer and board member at the Ellis County Historical Society, he served as “Sheriff” of the Old Hays City Corral of the Westerners (a history club), and was a volunteer and board member with First Call for Help.
Will was passionate about history, especially the Wild West. In addition to being a saddle maker and leatherworker, he was also a gunsmith. We will all miss him. Rest in Peace, my friend.
Military honors will be conducted.
NO FLOWERS PLEASE, suggested memorial to Ellis County Historical Society.