"Cotton" Johnson

Services for Henry Nathan Cotton Johnson were held Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 2:00 pm at Anderson-Clayton Bros. Funeral Home in Kemp with Bro Jimmy Ybarra officiating. Cotton was born on August 1, 1947 in New Boston, Texas to parents William Henry and Ruby Kecter (Loftin) Johnson and entered into eternal rest on April 28, 2017 at the age of 69. Cotton as everyone knew him, was a man that kept his family close to his heart, especially his grandkids. He loved being with people, when you were with him, you were his favorite. Cotton was retired and enjoyed hunting and fishing when he had the time. He lived life on his own terms and to and way past the fullest. Our world will never be the same. This world can take a breath because he is no longer going to throw you a curve. Cotton will be a part of everything we do and every beat of our hearts.

Cotton was preceded in death by his parents and sister in law Alvita Jo Johnson.

He is survived by his wife Barbara Johnson of Kemp, children: Lil Loosier of Ashdown, AR, David Johnson and spouse Terri of Kemp, Jean Woolverton and spouse Billy of Montgomery, TX, nine grandchildren: Dusty, Brigan, Jacob, Bradly, Megan, Ellie, Blake, Brock and McKenna, three great-grandchildren: Ryder, Korbyn and Sean, brothers: William Johnson of Kemp, Ray Johnson and spouse Betty of Lufkin, Jesse Johnson and spouse Linda of Lufkin, sister Frances Thompson and spouse Melvin of Diboll, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many more friends.