Buddy Lee Johnson, Sr.
April 24, 2018
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Buddy Lee Johnson, Sr., 83, died Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at Iowa Jewish Life Center in Des Moines, Iowa.
Buddy was born December 7, 1934, in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Martin and Mable (Wilson) Johnson. Church and family were Buddy’s entire life. He had a close relationship with the Lord and lived out his strong faith daily. Buddy was confirmed as a Deacon in 1965.
Buddy retired from the Teamsters Union after many years of faithful service. In his free time, he enjoyed rummaging through garage sales and searching for treasures. Buddy found great pleasure in making people laugh and telling stories. He was quite the prankster!
He is survived by his son, Bill (Twyla) Johnson; daughter, Connie Daly; step-daughter, Candace Gerling; sister, Cherill Kephart; 13 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and many special friends.
Buddy was preceded in death by his 1st wife of 41 years, Opal; 2nd wife of 22 years, Velma; parents, Martin and Mable; and his son, Buddy Lee Johnson, Jr.
Services will be held Monday, April 30, 2018, at Heritage Assembly of God Church, 5051 NE 5th Street, Des Moines. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., followed by funeral service at 12:00 p.m. Interment will take place at Laurel Hill Cemetery after services.
Contributions may be directed to Heritage Assembly of God in Buddy’s loving memory.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Connie Enos- Farnum
04/29/2018
Rest In Peace my friend. It was a pleasure being your caregiver, and friend. We talked about the Lord a lot And many people that you knew I also knew even my husband, his parents, my parents. And many others. At any time I needed encouraging you always knew how to give it. You will surely be missed
MARY GUTIERREZ
04/29/2018
My condolences. May GOD's word give you comfort at this time of loss. Isaiah 26:19; Rev.21:3-5.
Cheryl Sweet
04/26/2018
Rest In Peace. I will miss you so much Uncle Bud. I like this one memory i will always cherish of you. When we would watch news and they would show the science center with the kida waving and you would say to me "those kids wave at Uncle Bud everyday" I still laugh when I picture that. You will be missed. You were a great man. Always loved God. Love you so much.
becky Heth
04/26/2018
Buddy. The great encourager! He never met a stranger, sang like an angel, taught the Word, loved his family passionately, and so much more. He loved Jesus, Who filled his every longing, and kept him singing wherever he would go.
It was my privilege to know him and to call him friend. To God be the Glory. Great Things He has Done!