Steven Johnson

JOHNSON, STEVEN GREGG, Stever, 64, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2014. Stever had degenerative disc disease. For the last seven months, he experienced a great deal with the long standing chronic pain and subsequent surgeries.
Stever was born on April 27, 1949 in Lubbock, TX to Auvie and Sara Johnson and was the eldest son. His nickname was given to him by his dad with whom he shared many of the same loves like good bird dogs, hunting, fishing, and being married to a good woman who could cook
Stever is survived by his wife, Rhonda of the home, son Jay Gregg Johnson Jennifer of Junction, daughter Jodi Lee Murphy of Garland, TX, and Steele Houston Johnson of Atlantic Beach, NC. He is also survived by his mother, Sara Saint Nanny, Johnson of Huntsville, AL, a brother, Jim Johnson Barbara of Denver, CO, and sister, Maxie Ron of Huntsville, AL. He was known by his beautiful grandchildren as Pop. . Jays children are Dilan, Kaitlin, Kylee and Danielle. Jodis girls are Sara and Maci.
Stever grew up in Abernathy, TX and then moved to the hill country Junction when he was in high school. He was very active in 4H, raising and showing champion pigs. He played football in high school the only way he knew how, with all heart and gave everything he had at every game.
As a young man, he joined his dad in the real estate business and became a broker. He worked in real estate for many years. He also worked as a rural carrier associate with the US Postal Service in Texas and transferred in that position to Roswell NM in 1995 when he and Rhonda relocated to raise their youngest son, Steele.
Stever was a charter member of Grace Community Church who prayed for anyone and everyone, but especially for those he loved. He graduated from Word of Faith Bible College in the 80s in Dallas, TX where he learned to chew on the Word of God. With the many years he suffered, his relationship with Christ and the knowledge of His Word, helped him press on during his disability for the last 15 years, when it became too much for him to bear in his own physical strength.
A Memorial Service is scheduled for Friday, January 17, 2014 at 2:00 pm at Grace Community Church, 935 W. Mescalero in Roswell, NM.
Family will greet friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m, Thursday, January 16, 2014, at LaGrone Funeral Chapel.

Visitation

LaGrone Funeral Chapel
900 South Main
Roswell, NM  88203
Thursday, January 16, 2014
12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Service

Memorial Service

Grace Community ChurchH
935 W. Mescalero Rd.
Roswell, NM  88201
Friday, January 17, 2014
2:00 p.m.