Leamon Luther Johnson was born September 1, 1935, in Lexington, Missouri, to Neatha Fern (Payne) (Johnson) Robinson and Leamon L. Johnson.

He graduated Lexington High School in 1955.

Leamon attended and graduated from Graceland College in Lamoni, Iowa, in 1957.

After graduation, he immediately returned home to the love of his life, Tanya Terrill "Terry" Branson, to begin a lasting and loving marriage that began on June 5, 1955.

Leamon continued his education by attending Kansas University for another year.

In 1957, he and Terry moved to Burbank, California, when Leamon accepted a job with Lockheed Martin.  Shortly after that job, he took a job with Cal Tech in the jet propulsion laboratory.

After a brief time living back in the Midwest, Leamon took his dream job as an airline pilot with Eastern Airlines which moved him and his young family to Atlanta, Georgia, in 1967.

Leamon absolutely loved to fly.  He made Captain with Eastern shortly before his retirement in 1988, after 21+ years of "flying the friendly skies".  It was in the cockpit that Leamon truly was mesmerized by God's creation.

Leamon was raised with a strong, full faith in his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  He began his priesthood commitment as a young man and continued to serve in ministry until the day he died.  Leamon was always ready to offer ministry whenever the need arose.  There were many a times where he would leave during the dead of night to assist someone in need.  He traveled across this country and abroad in the service of the Lord.  Leamon was instrumental in helping the church create Camp Horizon, a camp dedicated to the ministry for the needy children in Atlanta, Georgia.

Leamon found another outlet to offer service to others and that was through his involvement with the Richmond Rotary Club.  It was there that Leamon helped the club grow and cultivate their commitment to causes that blessed individuals in the community and abroad in so many ways.

Leamon is survived by his loving companion, his wife of 69+ years, Terry.  Also, his sons, Mark Johnson (Katie Paradowski), Duke Johnson (Sue Johnson), and Scott Johnson (Julia Johnson).

Leamon and Terry shared eight grandchildren: Lindsey Turner (JT), Taylor Goolsby (Robert), Jordan Johnson, Shanna Lemmens (Giles), Brandon Johnson, Parker Johnson (Emma), Davis Johnson (Taran), and Madeline Johnson.

Leamon and Terry also shared 5 great-grandchildren: Knox Turner, Macy Turner, Blakely Goolsby, Miles Goolsby, and Corbin Johnson.

While family and friends will miss Leamon greatly, missing his wit and his eagerness to help, we are comforted in knowing that he lived his life to the fullest.  He loved his family to the fullest.  And finally, he served his Savior to the fullest and we truly believe that he is continuing to do so in Paradise.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to either the Bridge of Hope or Church of Jesus Christ Washington Branch Restoration.  They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street-P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

Visitation with memorial services will be held on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond, with visitation beginning at 4:30 P.M., with services to follow at 6:00 P.M.  Inurnment will be at a later date.  Please remember to share your memories of Leamon with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com.