Herman Ivan Johnson

Herman Ivan Johnson, 84, of Brunswick, Missouri, passed away on September 21, 2026, at Aspire Senior Living in Moberly, Missouri.

He was born on October 28, 1941, in Triplett, Missouri, the son of Desmond and Pocahontas (Winn) Johnson. He graduated from Northwestern High School in Mendon, Missouri.

Herman was drafted into the United States Army and served in Germany with the 64th Armor, where he worked as a tank specialist. He was honorably discharged in 1965.

During his working years, Herman worked for Norfolk and Western Railroad and later spent 33 years working for Wilson Foods in Marshall, Missouri, before retiring.

Herman was a member of First Baptist Church in Triplett. His faith was an important part of his life, and he had a deep love and respect for God.

More than anything, Herman enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He loved gardening, fishing, playing cards, gambling, watching old Western movies, and cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs. He also enjoyed playing jokes on people and could always bring a little fun to those around him. Some of his favorite foods were KFC chicken and fish from the Catfish Heaven food truck.

Herman was a true ladies’ man and, as those who knew him best would surely agree, he could be a little stubborn from time to time. Those traits, along with his sense of humor and love for the people around him, made Herman uniquely himself and will be fondly remembered by all who knew and loved him.

Herman leaves to cherish his memory, five children, Sharolett Watson and husband James, Cassandra Williams, Herman Adams, Daniel Adams and wife Katie, and William Adams and wife Donita. He is also survived by seven stepchildren whom he helped raise and loved as his own, Celesta Mays, Vaneita McDonald, Kimberly Williams, Lutrissia “LuLu” Williams, Thomas Williams, Stefan Williams, and Vincent Williams.

He also leaves behind his close friend, Sue Adams Hughes; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and his longtime caregiver and friend, Lizzy Kalinka.

Herman was preceded in death by his former companion, Priscilla William; his parents, Desmond and Pocahontas Johnson; three brothers, James Johnson Sr., Wendell Johnson, and Donald Johnson; and two sisters, Shriley Burton and Elizabeth Winn. Herman was the oldest of his siblings and the last surviving member of his immediate family.

Visitation services honoring Herman's life will be held on Friday, October, 2, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. The funeral service will begin at 3:00 p.m., at Pathway Millard Family Funeral Chapel, 411 Union Ave, Moberly, MO, 65270.