Vernon Lee Johnston |
| Posted 2026-01-04 by mhenderson |
| Published by Yuma Sun on Jan. 4, 2026 - Yuma, Arizona - Vernon Lee Johnston (Pop) passed away at the age of 87 years old. He was born in Wewoka, OK on May 4, 1938 and passed away November 25, 2025. He was a Yuma Union High School graduate - Class of 1956. Vernon was a living testament to a good life lived well. He was known for his ability to fix anything, which can be attested by his success in every position he held. From picking cotton in a field as a young boy, driving a tractor by the age of twelve, and working in cantaloupe sheds to joining the Navy for four years, Vernon committed himself to every task where he saw a need. Vernon married the love of his life, Jimee, on May 6, 1961. He spent over 15 years driving trucks and self-promoted himself to be a mechanic, a dispatcher, and all around MacGyver on the side. After retiring in 2000, Vernon and Jimee bought a 5th wheel and were able to travel extensively. Vernon was preceded in death by his parents, Louis Medford and Oweta Johnston; his sisters, Peggy and Polly. He is survived by his wife, Jimee; his brother, Philip (Joyce); his two sons, Duane and Michael (Shannon), his five grandchildren, Travis, Russell, Hunter, Ashton, and Kandyce, and his nieces. Vernon was laid to rest at Desert Lawn Memorial Park in Yuma, AZ on December 8th, 2025. Please sign the guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/yumasun See Also: Find A Grave |
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