Roy Edward Johnson Sr.

Roy Edward Johnson Sr., passed away November 15, 2023, at the age of 81. He was born on Christmas Day 1941 in Beaumont, Texas to Dan and Mable (Durant) Johnson and was the eldest of six children.

Roy attended Big Spring High School and later moved to Los Angeles, where he pursued a career as a chef. He settled in Midland, Texas in 1975 where he proudly owned J&J Janitorial Service for over 40 years. Amongst janitorial services, Roy was also a self-taught landscaper of R&R Lawn Shrub and Tree Service and was known around the community with his trusty red trailer hitched behind his various trucks and suburbans.

Roy was a devoted and faithful member of Northside Church of Christ, where his father was minister. He later moved his membership to the Lamesa Road Church of Christ. "Brother Roy" was a graceful song leader, and participated in Wednesday night Bible classes, Tuesday night song service, and other ministries of the church.

Roy is preceded in death by his parents, Dan & Mable Johnson; son, Wyndell Ray Johnson, and nephew Ben Anthony Foster Jr.

Left to cherish his memories are his children, Roy Johnson Jr., Edward Johnson, Jacqueline Taylor (Michael), Tish Wallace, Nacious Davis (Shumar) and Jalissa Blaylark. Special daughter, Ariyanah Blaylark, and special son, Jaiden Tryon. His beloved siblings, James (Mary) Johnson, Danelle Tatum, Robert (Vivian) Johnson, Vivian (Ben) Foster, and Amy (Jason) Walker; as well as a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other family and beloved friends.

Services are entrusted to Mayberry Funeral Home. A viewing (2-6pm) and wake (6-8pm) will be held on Monday, November 20, 2023 in the Hope Chapel at Mayberry Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life Service (10am) will be held on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at Northside Church of Christ.