Merlyn Wallace Johnson

Merlyn Wallace Johnson went to be with the Lord, peacefully, December 15, 2016. He was born to Nathaniel Bryant and Maggie Wallace Johnson on August 24, 1921 on "Johnson Hill" in Montgomery, Texas, where he lived his entire life. Wallace served in the Coast Guard, during WWII from 1942-1945. When he returned home he helped his father with farming and ranching. During his life he learned carpentry, plumbing, electrical and other trades. When asked what he did for a living he said "that he was a jack of all trades and master of none." In 1951 Wallace married the love of his life, Elna Jean Prater. They served the Lord in many ways during his life. In 1994 they started traveling and working with the Texas Baptist Men Builders where they made many good friends and had the time of their lives serving God. They also enjoyed hunting, especially going to Cotulla to hunt deer or quail. There was always a little competition and ribbing, but they had a good time and plenty of stories. Wallace is preceded in death by his father and mother; brothers, George Edward King, Nathaniel Bryant Johnson Jr., Marvin Archie Johnson, Seth Emmett Johnson and Johnny Alvin Johnson; sisters, Jennie Laura King Phillips, Willie Effie King, Effie May Johnson Martin, Nettie Ella Johnson, Maggie Myrtle Johnson Schaeffer, Priscilla Bernice Johnson Coats and Grandson David Johnson. He is survived by his wife of 65 years; children, Brenda Allhouse and husband Raymond, Lisa Johnson, Merlyn Johnson Jr., Shelia McBroom and husband H.L.; grandchildren, Keith McBroom and wife Posie, Tom McBroom and wife Sarah, Monika McBroom and James McBroom; great grandchildren David Johnson Jr., Daphne Johnson, Dallas Johnson, Maddy Wark, Annabell McBroom, Violet McBroom; great great grandchildren, Makenna, Lindsey and Indiana. Visitation will be Monday, December 19th from 6-8pm in the Chapel of Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home, Montgomery. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 20th at 2:00 pm at Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home in Montgomery. Interment following his service in the New Montgomery Cemetery. You may leave written memorial condolences at www.shmfh.com

Merlyn Wallace Johnson

August 24, 1921 - December 15, 2016