Caleb Johnson, 23, of Prairie Home passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 in Bonne Terre, MO. A celebration of his life will be held at 2:30 pm, Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 West, Columbia. Friends may gather at the funeral home from 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm before the service.
Caleb was born December 11, 1998 in Columbia, MO to Michael and Sheila Crane Johnson. He attended Boonville middle and High Schools. He loved the challenge of building or constructing something and truly enjoyed the beauty of a manicured lawn and working outside. He was most comfortable being outdoors, either hunting, fishing, or just hanging out with friends. Caleb was not one to sit still for long. The love of his life was his daughter, Kenlee Marie.
Caleb is survived by his parents, Michael and Sheila Johnson of Prairie Home; brothers, Colton Johnson (Viola Wayland) of Boonville and Jeremiah Newell of Pilot Grove; his daughter, Kenlee; his beloved niece, Adrienne Newell; and paternal grandparents, Karen Logan of Jefferson City and John Johnson of Winter Garden, FL. He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Lonnie and Thelma Crane of Boonville and his grandpa, Larry Kleffner of Vienna, MO.
Caleb left behind many other friends and family members and it is impossible to name each one. Caleb had a good heart but he had a tough outer shell that very few could penetrate. His smile and his laugh were infectious when he was at his best and yet he was a force to be reckoned with when at his worst. Either way, he was still very much loved and will be missed by so many that knew and loved him.
Caleb had many great plans for the future with his daughter but sadly, he gained his wings before seeing those plans in action.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions on behalf of his daughter, Kenlee Johnson, through an account established at Citizen’s Community Bank in Boonville.
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