Eugene Johnson

Eugene “ Shorty” Johnson, 88, of Rosebud, died Saturday, August 16, 2014 in a Temple Hospital. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday in Cook-Gerngross-Green-Patterson Funeral Home in Rosebud. Burial will follow in Willing Workers Cemetery in Rosebud.
Mr. Johnson was born March 26, 1926 in Gonzales to Will and Sophie Mae Williams Johnson. He lived in Rosebud all of his life. He married Willie Mae Barnes who preceded him in death. He was employed for many years by Kirkscey Locker Plant in Rosebud.
He is survived by 7 sons: Robert Gene Johnson of Quanah, Billy Ray Johnson of Rosebud, Leroy Johnson, of Rockwall, R.L. Johnson of Rosebud, Joddy Johnson of Lott, Barry Johnson of Killeen and Donald Johnson of Killeen
He was also preceded in death by a son, Charles Edward Johnson, a daughter, Sophia Johnson Hoyle and by a grandchild.
6 Daughters: Bernice Sutphen of Fort Worth, Irene Tamez of Rosebud, Glovis Williams of Killeen, Lois Nettles of Arlington, Florine Johnson of Fort Worth, and Linda Guy of Grand Prairie
One Brother: Julius Johnson of Sulpher Springs
35 Grandchildren and numerous Great Grandchildren
Viewing will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.