OBITUARY
Felix Johnson
May 17, 1929 – January 12, 2022
IN THE CARE OF
Myers Funeral Home
Felix Johnson, 92, of Markle passed away peacefully on January 12, 2022 at his residence. Felix was the last survivor of nine children. He grew up in the hills of Eastern Kentucky before moving to Indiana. Felix was a man of great character. He had an undeniable sense of humor, great wit and quick with a joke. He loved camping and made the best biscuits and gravy. Felix retired from Dana Corporation in Fort Wayne in 1989 after 31 years of service as a quality control inspector.
Felix was born on May 17, 1929 in Bypro, Kentucky, the son of the late Lafe and Flora (Tackett) Johnson.
He was united in marriage to Joan Wojciechowski on November 15, 1951. They shared 70 years of marriage.
Survivors include his wife: Joan Johnson of Markle; a daughter: Stephenie (Max) Murchland of Markle; two sons: Michael Johnson, Tim (Leah Lesh) Johnson both of Markle; a grandson: Nate (Angie Miller) Murchland of Markle; two great grandchildren: Max Eckert, Macy Eckert both of Markle; Felix and Joan raised Joan’s sister: Mary Anne (Martin) Ridgley from a young age, she resides in Markle; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a granddaughter: Rachel Eckert; four brothers: Millard, Junior, Charles and Robert Lee Johnson; four sisters; Dixie Newsome, Alene Johnson, Hattie Little and Cora Callison.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 16, 2022 from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm at the Myers Funeral Home Markle Chapel, 415 N. Lee Street, Markle, Indiana.
Funeral service will be held on Monday, January 17, 2022 at 1:00 pm with one hour of visitation prior to the service at the Myers Funeral Home Markle Chapel.
Interment will be at the Star of Hope Cemetery in Huntington County.
Memorial donations can be made out to Ride 2 Provide of Markle in care of Myers Funeral Home, P.O. Box 403, Markle, IN 46770.
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FAMILY
- Joan (Wojciechowski) Johnson Wife
- Stephenie and Max Murchland Daughter and Son-in-law
- Michael Johnson Son
- Timothy Johnson Son
- Nate (Angie Miller) Murchland Grandson and Partner
- Max Eckert Great Grandson
- Macy Eckert Great Granddaughter
- Mary Anne (Martin) Ridgley Sister-in-law and Brother-in-law
- Lafe and Flora (Tackett) Johnson Parents (deceased)
- Rachel Eckert Graddaughter (deceased)
- Millard Johnson Brother (deceased)
- Junior Johnson Brother (deceased)
- Charles Johnson Brother (deceased)
- Robert Lee Johnson Brother (deceased)
- Dixie Newsome Sister (deceased)
- Alene Johnson Sister (deceased)
- Hattie Little Sister (deceased)
- Cora Callison Sister (deceased)
- Several nieces and nephews
DONATIONS
- Ride 2 Provide of Markle
Past Services
Sunday,
January 16, 2022
Visitation
Monday,
January 17, 2022
Additional Visitation
Monday,
January 17, 2022
Funeral Service
Monday,
January 17, 2022
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