TITLE: In memory of Roy Chester Johnson of Killeen.

SUMMARY: In memory of Roy Chester Johnson of Killeen.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, A life lived with joy and purpose drew to a close with the passing of Roy Chester Johnson of Killeen on February 7, 2023, at the age of 59; and WHEREAS, The son of Theron and Gail Johnson, Roy Johnson was born in Fort Hood on March 25, 1963; he graduated from Ellison High School, where he formed many lifelong friendships; dedicated to helping his fellow citizens, he worked for the sanitation department before joining the Killeen Fire Department; he was a dispatcher for 10 years and served for three decades as a volunteer fireman; an animal lover, he was later employed as field supervisor with the Animal Services Division of the Killeen Police Department for 10 years until his retirement; he went on to drive a school bus for the Killeen Independent School District, and his kindness made him a great favorite with his young passengers; and WHEREAS, Mr. Johnson shared a fulfilling marriage of 38 years with his wife, Brenda; he was the proud father of 4 children, John, Chad, Melissa, and Heather, and eventually, his treasured family grew to include 12 grandchildren; in his free time, he loved to visit his favorite place, Port Aransas, to watch dolphins, walk the jetties, and do some deep-sea fishing; he enjoyed making people laugh and playing pranks, and his warmth and honesty endeared him to all; and WHEREAS, Although Roy Johnson is deeply missed by those he left behind, they will forever treasure their memories of his sunny personality and his great devotion to his family and his community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Roy Chester Johnson and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his wife, Brenda Johnson; to his children, John Daniel Jamieson III and his wife, Anna, Chad Andrew Jamieson and his wife, Tiffany, Melissa Jamieson Heminover and her husband, Keith, and Heather Johnson and her husband, Rodney; to his father, Sergeant Major (Ret.) Theron L. Johnson; to his sisters, Gail Stokes and Michele Johnson-Denney and her husband, Frank; to his 12 grandchildren; and to his other relatives and many friends; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Roy Johnson. Buckley Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 530 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on March 16, 2023. Chief Clerk of the House