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Leroy
Johnson
Oct 22, 1934 — Jul 5, 2025
Dorsey
Dorsey—Leroy E. Johnson, 90, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025 at his home.
Born Oct. 22, 1934 in East Alton, he was a son of Edwin John Magnuson and Ida Mae (Eyers) Johnson.
Leroy worked as a carpenter for Amoco Oil, retiring in 1995. He enjoyed riding around in his Kubota and was always in his workshop. He could fix and/or build anything, and did both for many family members.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Sandy Johnson; his children, Stephen (Ardie) Johnson of Prairietown, Jeffrey (Andi) Johnson of Whitefish, MT, Lisa (Keith) Cook of Staunton, Craig Johnson of Troy, IL, Cathy (Kerrie) Bogart of Kansas City, MO, Carol (Steve) LaCoax of Rosewood Heights, and Cindy (Randy) Harris of Edwardsville; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and one great-great granddaughter; and a sister-in-law, Kitty Johnson of Rosewood Heights.
He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant brother Paul; sisters and brothers-in-law Edith (Melvin) Welborn and Violet (Charles) Clark; and brothers and a sister-in-law Richard (Lela) Johnson and Floyd Johnson.
Private family services were held, with interment at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens.
Memorial donations may be sent to the ALS Association.
Professional services were entrusted to Paynic Home for Funerals, with an online guestbook available at www.paynicfh.com
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