Delbert Joel Johnson, Sr.

Delbert Joel Johnson Sr. "Corkey" went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 5th 2025. Corkey was born to Joseph and Edna Pace Johnson on August 27th 1955 in Oakland California. As a toddler he moved to Texas with his family. He was raised on farms around Bomarton Tx. He drove a truck for over 20 years, and when he wasn't driving, he worked for farmers around Seymour, Tx. In his free time Corkey liked to be outside cooking on the grill or fishing. His specialty was homemade biscuits and rolls on the grill.

He was preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers, Jerry, Jesse, and Terry; a brother-in-law, Larry Sparks; 2 nephews, Alvin Hendershot Jr. and James Young and a great nephew, Braxton Vinson.

Corkey is survived by his 3 sons, Delbert Johnson Jr, Michael Johnson and Marshall Johnson all of Abilene Tx.; 4 sisters, Linda Young of Seymour, Tx, Sylvia Hendershot of Burkburnett, Tx, Mary Thompson of Baird, Tx and Sandra Sparks of Abilene, Tx; a brother, Teddy Johnson of Munday Tx, along with numerous Nieces and Nephews, Great Nieces and Nephews, Great Great Nieces and Nephews.

Cremation was under the direction of Archer Funeral home. A Graveside memorial service will be March 22, 2025 at Bomarton Cemetery.