Joe Paul

Johnson

Joe Paul Johnson, 78, of Irving, Texas, formerly of Sweetwater, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at Baylor-Scott & White Hospital in Irving.

Joe Paul Johnson was the eighth born to Rev. Robert Lee Johnson and Susie Alexander Johnson on April 13, 1946 in San Angelo, Texas. He grew up and attended public schools there. A graduate of the University of Texas at El Paso, he majored in Art and favored abstract painting. He leaves a legacy high ethical standard in everything he did. On August 23, Joe and the love of his life Lillie Ann Roberson, celebrated 55 years of marriage. This union was blessed with the apple of his eye Nicole - their only child. They resided in Irving, Texas. He deeply loved spending time with his family. Joe's favorite poem was "If" by Rudyard Kipling. He enjoyed working on crossword puzzles and his most-liked television shows were Jeopardy, the Price Is Right and Gun Smoke. He faithfully served as an usher at Calvary Church Irving and supported Gideon International making Bibles available in hospitals and schools. He spent hours listening to the Bishop Gilbert Patterson embracing the Word of God and his holiness. After 32 years with AT&T, he retired as a Sr. Technician and was blessed enjoying his retirement years. He entered into eternal rest August 28, 2024 in Irving Texas.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers Earl T, John E, Travis W, Henry C; four sisters Bobbie F White, Mary R Jordan and Alice A Johnson; grandson Steven Lonix IV; sisters in Law Emma M Johnson, Lucy K Johnson and Cora M Moore; father and mother-in-law and Charles and Agnes Roberson; brothers in law Eddie Lee White and Joseph Jordan.

Left to mourn and celebrate Joe's wonderful life are his loving wife Lillie, daughter Nicole McGruder(Brandon); brother Monroe Johnson (Sadie); grandchildren Sydney, Ashley and Melaney Lonix; sisters-in-law Alberta Johnson, Gladys Johnson, Sylvia J Watts and a host nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

There will be a formal visitation from 12 noon until service time on Thursday at the funeral home. Services will be at 1:00 p.m. at McCoy Chapel of Memories. Interment will follow at Sweetwater Cemetery under the direction of McCoy Funeral Home.