Harrel was born February 9, 1931 in Tahoka to Lewis and Leta Johnson. He graduated from Dalhart High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1955-1957. He married Sarah Wells in 1958 in Clayton, NM. Harrel owned and operated Green Lawn Sprinkler Co. for several years. He was a truck driver for Jack B. Kelley for 15 years. For the last 11 years, he was worked as a marshall at Ross Rogers Golf Course. In addition to golf, he also enjoyed hunting, shooting, and fishing. Harrel loved the outdoors.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Kristi McGrath; four brothers; and three sisters.
Survivors include his wife, Sarah Johnson; two sons, Wayne Johnson and wife Beverly, and Mike Johnson and wife Ronda all of Amarillo; three daughters, Vickie White and husband Bill of Canyon, Brenda Rich and husband Shane of Salida, CO, and Teresa Crich and husband Richard of Amarillo; a brother, Ray Lee Johnson and wife Anna Mae of Canyon; a sister, Venita Bevans of Dalhart; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation Schedule
Cox Funeral Home
4180 Canyon Drive
Amarillo, TX 79109
Tuesday, June 06, 2017
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
Cox Funeral Home Benton Chapel
4180 Canyon Drive
Amarillo, TX 79109
Wednesday, June 07, 2017
2:00 PM