Wayne Johnson Obituary

Wayne Edward Johnson, 76, of Danville, died Sunday, February 1, 2026, at his daughter's home in Saint James, Missouri.

He was born in Burlington on May 23, 1949, to Cecil R. and Patricia M. (Schaefer) Johnson. He married Diana "Dee" Ruth McCabe on July 26, 1968, in Middletown. She died February 20, 2025.

His family moved from Burlington to Kahoka, Missouri, then back to Danville when he was a child. Wayne attended school in Revere, Missouri, and Danville. He was a member of West Burlington Christian Church and New London Christian Church.

He worked at Lehigh Leopold in West Burlington until they closed in 1990. He then earned his CDL and worked for Single Source, CRST–Cedar Rapids, and Ruan–Hon. He was very proud of achieving a million-mile safety award. He also worked at Phelps Field Tile Company in New London.

Wayne was an excellent woodworker and proudly built the family dining room table. He was a member of the Moose and Lions Clubs; in the 1970s, he was a troop master for the Boy Scouts; volunteered at Old Threshers Main Grounds and Campground since he was sixteen years old; and enjoyed camping with his wife, spending time with his family, and Cardinals baseball.

He loved fishing, enjoyed watching the Cardinals, grew beautiful roses, and, since moving to his daughter's home in Missouri, loved sitting on her front porch watching the cars go by, listening to the wind chimes, and watching the birds in the birdhouses. He enjoyed watching Grit TV, reading Louis L'Amour books, very much enjoyed his Danville coffee group, and never knew a stranger.

Survivors include his sons, Michael Johnson of Austin, Texas, and Joshua (Brandi) Johnson of Burlington; daughters, Michelle (Troy) Warth of St. James, Missouri, and Johanna Hand of Clarksville, Tennessee; nineteen grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; brothers, Terry Johnson of Bible Grove, Missouri, and Harry Johnson of Downing, Missouri; sister, Sharon (Neil) Cornwell of Winfield; nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; and brother, Van Johnson.

Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. Sunday, February 8, at Elliott Chapel, New London, with the family receiving friends from 5 to 7 p.m.

The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, February 9, at New London Christian Church, with Pastors Rod and Nathan Cooper officiating. The family requests that friends wear Western or Cardinals baseball attire for the service. Burial will follow in Prairie Grove Cemetery, rural West Burlington.

Memorials have been established for Be There Ministries in Ethiopia and New London Christian Church. Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com