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Clifford Don Johnson, Jr.

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Clifford Don Johnson, Jr., 79, of Lebanon, died Tuesday, December 3, 2024, in Lebanon.

He was born October 24, 1945, in Visalia, California to Clifford Don Johnson, Sr. and Mae (West) Johnson.

Those preceding him in death include his parents; his wife, Judith Lynn Johnson, and one daughter, Lisa Danette Johnson.

Clifford attended and graduated from Lebanon High School. After high school he entered the National Guard. Clifford was a contractor and builder in the community for many years. He was talented, artistic and very creative. In his free time, he was an avid golfer and garage sale bargain hunter. He was a collector of many things, but, shoes, hats and beer cans were his most extensive. He was a hard worker and had an unmatched sense of humor. Time spent and laughter shared with friends and family is what he treasured most.

Clifford is survived by two sons, Aaron Logan Johnson and his wife Nickie of Fair Grove, Missouri and Preston William Johnson and his wife Kellie of Spring Hill, Kansas; one daughter, Rainey Cheyenne Johnson of Belton, Mo.; one sister, Vicki Fike of Bonner Springs, Kansas; four grandchildren, Breckynne, Dillon, Aiden and Piper Johnson; other relatives and many friends.

A memorial service for Clifford Don Johnson, Jr. will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Shadel’s Colonial Chapel.

There is no burial scheduled at this time. His body is to be cremated.

Visitation will be on Saturday, December 14, 2024, beginning at 6:00, also at Shadel’s Colonial Chapel.

Memorials have been suggested to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Donations can be left at or mailed to Shadel’s Colonial Chapel, P.O. Box 948, Lebanon, Missouri 65536.

Arrangements are under the direction of Shadel’s Colonial Chapel of Lebanon. Sign guest book at www.shadelscolonialchapel.com.