August 1, 1970 - March 25, 2006

Craig A. Johnson, former resident, of Ponca City, died Saturday morning, March 25, 2006 in Odessa, TX. He was 35. A Mass of Christian Burial will be said at 2pm on Friday, March 31, 2006 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ponca City with the Rev. John Michalicka, celebrant, presiding. Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Cemetery. A Vigil service will be held at 7pm, Thursday, March 30th in the chapel of the Trout Funeral Home.

Craig A. Johnson was born Aug. 1, 1970 in Houston, TX, the son of Elmore and Joyce Johnson. He grew up in Ponca City, graduating from Ponca City High School in 1989.

He attended Central State University and was a graduate of Lanier Technology of Atlanta, GA. He was a police officer with the Roswell Police Department for five years prior to moving to Odessa, TX. At the time of his death, he was a full time student studying for his safety and environmental degree.

Growing up he attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church where he served as an acolyte. He was an Eagle Scout. He was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and was on the National Dean’s List.

Survivors include his mother, Joyce Johnson formerly of Ponca City; one sister and her husband, Erin and Tom Roland of Odessa, TX; one brother and his wife, Christian and Theresa Johnson of Cumming, GA; two nieces and seven nephews that were very special to him.

He was preceded in death by his father, Elmore E. Johnson, Jr., and maternal and paternal grandparents.

Casket bearers will be Richard Ashlock, Darrel Dye, Gary Feil, Carl Giddens, Andy Longoria, Bill Schula, Johnny Wilson and Louis Wolfe.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Oklahoma Research and Medical Foundation (heart), 825 NE 13th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73104.

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