John C. Johnson, 79, Atchison, Kansas died unexpectedly Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at his home.

As per the request of Mr. Johnson, he will be cremated and there will be no scheduled services. Final care has been entrusted to the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home, Atchison, Kansas. Online condolences may be left at www.arensbergpruett.com.

John was born September 20, 1939 in California.

He began working for L.F.M. (Locomotive Finished Materials) Company on April 11, 1961 then Rockwell International, Atchison Casting Corporation and retired from Bradken Corporation on October 1, 2001 as an overhead crane operator.

He and the former Lois May Loader were united in marriage on February 9, 1963 at the First Christian Church in Atchison. Mrs. Johnson preceded him in death on February 5, 2015.

He enjoyed woodworking and going fishing. He also enjoyed his pet dogs, Mitzy and Sugar. And especially enjoyed his time spent with his family and his grandson.

Survivors include a son, Rodney J. Johnson, Atchison, KS; a friend he treated like his own daughter, Vickie McHaley, Atchison, KS; and a grandson, Bradley Eugene Johnson, Atchison, KS.