Graveside services for Estell O. Johnson, 65, Lawrence, will be at 11 am Friday at Maple Grove Cemetery in North Lawrence, with the Rev. William Dulin officiating. Mr. Johnson died Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
He was born Nov. 28, 1949, in Lawrence, the son of Lincoln H. and Vie Della Farmer Johnson. He attended Lawrence schools.
Survivors include a sister, Renee Johnson, Lawrence, and several cousins.
Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Church of God in Christ, in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044.
I met Estelle in 1968 when I was a freshman at KU. He was one of the funnist people I ever knew. He had a kind heart. I will awlays remember him fondly.
Estell one of my brother Raymond closest friends. You will be missed ny all the lives you touched
Estelle you will be greatly missed in the East Lawrence Community. Your home was one that provided assistance to those in need of a place to stay. Your bright smile and laughter will be missed by all. God has called you home he knew you were tired of this life and ready to have peace with no more pain. Our deepest condolence to the family. Lawrence will always remember you.
My deepest sympathy for the Estelle Johnson family. I first met Estelle when I moved to Lawrence through my sister Sharon. I called him the BBQ man
You will be missed.
Sad time. Wil miss you.condolences to your family
Soooo saddened to read of Estell’s passing. I remember Estell from high school, and he was always a riot…he would always ask me about my girlfriend, and always had a huge smile and laughter for me every time I would see him..haven’t seen him for 50 years, but can still see the bright smile and the brown eyes..to his family, may you find the peace that passes all understanding, found only in Jesus Christ, and may the Lord God Almighty, bring you into His presence as you endure this hardship and this loss…Sad day in Lawrence..Gary T..
I will truly miss Estell. I have known him since the very early 1960s when his dad installed a bathroom in the house. He always made me laugh and the sale barn was the place. God bless you and your family.
Condolences from our family. Billy, Becky and Benny.
Estelle was one of “The Good Guys”….Friendly,Funny,and full of Joy…always ready to help,share stories and I shall always remember his great laugh. Heaven is a happier place since our Estelle arrived
Estelle was always happy and always had a story to tell about his dogs. He taught them to get the paper and his tv remote control. He will be missed.
Estelle was a hoot! He was always friendly and had something funny to say. He will greatly be missed.
I am so sadden to hear about the loss of Estell. Geez, He was my uncle an Dads best friend for all of my childhood. lived down the street from us. he was such a loving bright an caring person. he will be dearly missed by many! I have a funny to share, when I was kid, he took me to the salebarn an bought me a rabbit an we named it henry! He was alway’s bringing me pets. he caught a big oh snapping turtle one time. Estell, what you gonna do with that? We gonna boil it, an fry it up an eat it? I turtle for real? Yup they good eaten. It was too! He went on my 4th grade fishing trip for school, Had his corn soaked in what ever an was catching fish back to back, all us kids was lined up, Bait are hooks. he was such a great guy!
He will be missed i have known him for about 30 or so years nice and funny man
Rest in peace my friend, God seen you getting tired and took you to Heaven. A longtime friend prayers to your family.
I will miss my UNC Estelle he was a good man. He might not of been blood but his heart and easy going nature was a blessing to us all UNC I will miss u some of my best memories as a child is hanging out with u and my uncle don love u sir and will miss u
Estelle made a lot of friends and shared his love of life with most – especially the 4 legged kind. He will always have a place in our memories and hearts.
I am sorry for your loss. Mr. Estelle was a great man and one of my mothers, Sharon Brown Mitchell,best friends.