Christopher Scott Johnson
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Christopher Scott Johnson, Leon, KS was born September 12, 1975 to Gary L. and Lynda Denise Johnson in Belleville, KS. He died March 11, 2020 in Leon, KS at the age of 44 years, 5 months and 29 days.
He was raised in Mankato and Hiawatha, KS, graduating from Mankato High School in 1994. He lettered in both football and track. He attended Beloit Vo-Tech majoring in diesel mechanics. He was hired by Caterpillar, prior to finishing his education as recommended by the faculty being the top mechanic in his class.
Christopher loved working with his hands and being outdoors. He especially loved hunting and fishing, and passed on that love to his children.
He had a very dry sense of humor, was a hard worker, never gave up and cooked a delicious BBQ feast. He was a mechanical genius, a master electrician and a very talented carpenter.
He married Angel Saunders on January 9, 1998 and to this union five children were born. Bridgette, Hunter, Ethan, Owen and Lily. They later divorced. He was engaged to Janelle Jones and together they had Addison Jo Johnson. His children were his pride and joy.
He is survived by his parents, Gary and Denise Johnson, Lawrence; children, Bridgette (Mike Smith), Hunter (Jonny Hund), Ethan, Owen, and Lily; fiancé, Janelle Jones, Leon, KS; brother, Jeremiah and Nicki Johnson, Cedar Falls, IA, sister, Betsey and Nick Gallinger, Lawrence, KS; nephew, Lane Johnson, nieces, Drew Johnson, Kate, Kylie and Karoline Gallinger; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Addison Jo, paternal grandparents, Floyd and Edna Johnson, and maternal grandfather, Richard Gile.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 19, 2020 at the West Campus – First United Methodist Church in Lawrence. The family will greet friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.
The family suggests memorials in his name to Warren-McElwain Mortuary and may be sent to 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
So sorry, prayers and hugs to all
So sorry to hear this. Prayers O’s comfort to all. Lynette Lehrling Alexander, Jarrod and Adrianne Brooks and Paul Brooks, Aaron and Kelli Swanson ❤️
So sorry to hear this. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Betty Becker
I remember him as that sweet little boy, preschool… I’m so sorry. My heart breaks for you all.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all your family! May God give you strength to get you through the coming days! We were saddened to hear of Chris’s passing! Terry, Irene, Jason, and Sarah Ortman
So very sorry for your loss!! I loved chasing this ornery lil guy around in my babysitting days!! So many prayers for healing for all of you!! Hugs!!!
Denise and Gary. Words cannot express my sorrow for you and Chris’s family. Just know that I am thinking of you
So very sorry for your loss. May God be with you and give you the strength to go through this terrible loss. Much love and prayers. Shelli Hillman Kuhlmann, Cortney Kuhlmann Spurgeon, Lane Ranstead
I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts.
My heart breaks for you all. I remember Addi letting me carry her around when I went to purchase wood from Chris not that long ago. She came right up to me with that beautiful personality of hers. Chris was so kind and down to earth. Will continuing to lift each of you up in prayer as well as his friends. Gone too soon.
Remembering him as that sweet little boy growing up in the neighborhood and at all the school events. so very sorry for your loss. sending prayers to all of you.
Jami Underwood & family
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are will you all.
Hiawatha High School Class of ’94
To the Johnston Family-The Hodgdon family sends our deepest condolences and prayers for peace. We were blessed to know Chris in 2015-2016 when he built our wonderful kitchen at our home in Oskaloosa. He definitely was a creative artist with a beautiful soul. God bless you all.
So sorry to hear about Chris. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Carla, Shane, and Seth Langston
We are so sorry for your loss and We wish to express our sincere sadness, a big hug to all of you.
So sorry to hear of this. Hugs and prayers of comfort.
Ron and Cathy Nichols.
Having lost two sons and a grandson in less then 5 years, I want you all to know that my heart goes out to you. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and bring you peace.
My heart hurts for the family with this terrible loss. You all will be much in my thoughts and prayers in the days ahead.
I am so sorry for your loss. Prayer’s are with you. May you find comfort, rest and peace in the loving arms of Jesus.
Love you,
Janet Johnson
Condolences to Janelle Jones who lost her entire family. May you eventually find peace.
It is so hard to wrap one’s mind around this horrible tragedy and the pain involved. Our prayers are with Gary, Denise, Jeremiah, Betsey and Chris’s family!
To The Johnson and Jones Family,
We are all praying for you throughout this time and great loss. I pray you feel the Lord’s comfort during this heartwrenching time now and the years to come. We are deeply saddened for you all.
Vince, Julie, Alex, Haley, Lila and Titus Avila
Uncle Gary, Aunt Denise and family – we are so saddened by the passing of Christopher. He was so talented, I loved following him and all of his amazing projects. I loved how he taught his kids how to hunt, fish and enjoy life. Keep his memory alive with all the good stories and he will live in your hearts forever. Hugs and prayers! Vicki and Dennis
So very sorry to hear of the tragic death of Chris. Our thoughts are with you today and in the weeks and days to come.
Dear Gary and Denise,
We are sending you our love and support. Christopher and Michele were good friends while in school. May God be with you in the upcoming days, months, and years.
Jim and Sondra Decker
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” John 14:27
Thinking of you and praying that God’s peace and the comfort of friends and family
will see you through this difficult time.
There are no words that can be said to ease your pain, but please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
Please accept our most sincere condolences. Chris’s family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
The Stanhope family.
Gary and Denise,
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of Christopher. I hope that you both can heal and find peace during this very difficult time. He will always be remembered as one of my true friends that loved to go Bass Fishing with me during our school years in Mankato. May God comfort you and be with you always.
Michele (Decker) Durr, MD