Published August 1, 2015

Portrait of an older man with gray hair and beard, wearing a patterned shirt on a blue background

Amos Johnson Sr. passed away on August 1, 2015 at Jane Phillip Medical Center in Bartlesville, OK. He was born on April 19, 1959 in Luxora, Arkansas to Louis and Eathel M. Johnson.


Amos then moved from Lexora, Arkansas to East St. Louis where he met Terry Clark. Amos and Terry moved to Coffeyville, KS and he worked at Spears for a long while. Together they raised 6 children.

Amos was a hard working man who believed in family first. Home was always taken care of. He was a kind hearted man who would give and do anything to help someone in need. One thing everyone knows about Amos is that he love to argue because he was always right and had to have the last word.


Later in life he met his common law wife Julia Kay Hailey-Johnson who he loved and would do anything for.


Amos is proceeded in death by his father Louis Johnson, 6 brothers and 1 sister.


Amos is survived by his Mother, Eathel M. Johnson of Bartlesville, OK; Sisters; Dorothy Johnson of Bartlesville, OK; Lula Carpenter and Mary Wilburn of Chicago, IL; Daughters, Lynatta Lumas of Jefferson City, MO; Angela Johnson of Bartlesville, OK; and Darlene Johnson of Memphis, TN; Son, Amos Johnson Jr. of Bartlesville, OK; Brothers, James Tate of Bartlesville, OK; Carlos Tate of Texas; Eddie L. Johnson and Harry Johnson of East St. Louis, IL; and Clifton Johnson (Michelle) of Coffeyville, KS. and a host of nieces and nephews and grand children.


Viewing on Friday, August 7, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Mission Funeral Services located 502 S. Union Coffeyville, KS


Services will be Saturday August 8, 2015 at St. John Church of Faith at 11 a.m. with Pastor Clifton Johnson, Officiating.



Final resting place Fairview cemetery.


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Andre Bledsoe wrote on August 15, 2015 4:56 pm


So sorry to hear of Wardell's passing. I always enjoyed my times visiting with him and was and am truly blessed to have had him in my life. Bless the family he leaves behind as I pray that God blows his healing winds upon you all. God Bless, Andre Bledsoe


Charlene Galloway wrote on August 15, 2015 11:19 pm


To the family I'm so sorry of hearing about my bother pAssing Wardell always had a big smile he was so allsom to be around such a very good singer always willing to help he always had kind words we love u all will keep u all in our prayers


Lakiyah Johnson wrote on February 1, 2024 11:43 am


I miss my papa


Lakiyah Johnson wrote on February 1, 2024 11:44 am


I love you so much papa

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