Mr. Charles "David" Johnson, the son of Jasper and Dorthea Pauline (Henson) Johnson was born July 28, 1927 in Springfield, MO and passed away on Friday evening, March 2, 2018 in Springfield Rehab and Health Center, Springfield, MO.  His age was 90 years, 7 months and 2 days.

David grew up in the Graydon Springs, MO area. David and his wife Helen, moved to the State of California and resided there for 26 years and later to the Las Vegas area for 19 years as he worked in the concrete and mining industries.  After retiring, he and Helen moved back to Missouri to the family farm near Walnut Grove and resided there the past 20 some years.  David was a true outdoorsman; he was an avid hunter and fisherman.  David loved going to Alaska to fish for salmon and halibut with his best friend Joe.  He also traveled to the Rockies and would guide elk hunting trips.  David also enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, whom he adored.  He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all those that knew and loved him.

David and Helen Louise Hodges were united in marriage on April 1, 1949. To this union 3 daughters were born. Together, David and Helen were privileged to share over 65 years, before Helen's passing in 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother; and one sister.

David is survived by his loving family; three daughters; Kathryn Mattucci, Tina Marie Walling both Springfield and Glenda and husband Mike Oparnico of Harrisonville, MO; 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other family and many friends.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday March 10, 2018 at 2:00PM in the Eudora Baptist
Church, with Rev. Jim White officiating and Terry Crocker and Barry Lee Johnson giving the eulogy. Interment will follow in the Turkey Creek Cemetery, Walnut Grove, under the care and direction of Wilson-Griffin Funeral Home, Walnut Grove, MO.

Family will receive friends in the church on Saturday, from 1:00PM until service time.