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Sapulpa Herald
Sapulpa, Creek County, Oklahoma
March 20, 2002

Willis Dale "Dink" Johnson passed away Monday, March 11, 2002, in Muskogee at the age of 61.

Willis was born on Dec. 7, 1940 in Sapulpa to W. L. Johnson and Pauline Ballard Johnson.

He joined the U.S. Army in 1962. After his discharge, he was employed by the City of Sapulpa. He married Glenda Sue Watkins on Aug. 19, 1970.

He is survived by his wife, Glenda Sue, of the home; a son, Danny, of the home; a daughter and son-in-law Glenda and Travis Davis of Sapulpa; grandchildren, Crystal, Courtney and Jacob Davis; his mother and step-father, William and Pauline Wolf of Sapulpa; a brother, Richard Johnson of Sapulpa; A sister, Judy Jones Wilson of Kellyville; and many nieces and nephews.

Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his father W.L. "Bill" Johnson, and three brothers, Carroll L. Johnson, Jerry W. Johnson and Bob Johnson.

Service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 14, 2002, at Smith Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at the Stroud Cemetery.

The family will gather at 914 W. Bryan the day of the funeral.