Skeets Monroe Johnson

by The Texas Army

OBITUARY

Skeets Monroe Johnson

JULY 27, 1938 – JANUARY 9, 2019

Celebrating the Life of Skeets Monroe Johnson, 80, born on July 27, 1938 in Liberty, Texas to James Madison and Karnerlious Mabel Johnson. He was the 7th child of 7 children. Skeets attended LaFargue Elementary school and went on to graduate high school at Brazosport High School in 1956. After graduation, he acquired a career with Rohn N Haas Chemical Plant in Deer Park as a welder and chemical operator. After serving for 35 years in the company, Skeets graciously retired in 2001. Skeets met the love of his life, Nancy Sue and they were married on January 4, 1963.

After his retirement, Skeets became involved with the Masonic Lodge and the Baytown Shrines and he traveled everywhere in his trusted RV. His most important events, besides his loving wife, Nancy, were his daughter and grandson and being Master of Lodge. He loved to play his guitar, especially when it came to playing country music. As a hobby, Skeets enjoyed his woodworking. From building to fixing, valued his extra time creating new items.

Skeets was survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Nancy Sue Dunnam Johnson, 80, of Pasadena, Texas; daughter, Melissa Johnson Rothmund and husband Charles with son Chaz of La Porte, Texas; sister, Virginia Purswell of Channelview, Texas. Skeets Johnson will always be lovingly remembered, faithfully missed but never forgotten.