Lingell Mervin

Johnson

Lingell Mervin Johnson, son of the late Eugene Johnson and Mildred (Mathis) Johnson, was born in Oates, Missouri, on January 8, 1943. He departed this life at his residence in Black, Missouri, on March 17, 2024, at the age of 81.

On May 9, 2009, Lingell was united in marriage to Rinda Dian (Myers) Mathes. Lingell was a Veteran of the United States Navy. He was a member of the Locust Grove United Baptist Church in Black, Missouri. Lingell enjoyed going to flea markets, yard sales and auctions. He was a hardworking and fun-loving man. Lingell's greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially his children whom he loved so much.

Lingell was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Timothy Johnson, one half-brother, Dirk Smith, and one half-sister, Rhonda Ostberg.

Lingell is survived by his wife, Rinda Johnson of Oates, Missouri, his step-father, Darrell Smith of Viburnum, Missouri, two sons, Todd Johnson and wife Jennifer of Fenton, Missouri, and Travis Johnson and wife Rupa of Garden City, Kansas, two daughters, Leanne Olson and husband Jeffrey of Apache Junction, Arizona, and Nancy Boomhower and husband Mark of Nashua, New Hampshire, 8 grandchildren, Tucker, Abigail, Timmy, Tyler, Lindsay, Johnathan, Ashley and Marc, and 7 great-grandchildren, Robert, Alainna, Justin, Colin, Brodie, Sonny and Vincent. Lingell will be deeply missed by a host of relatives and many friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Friday, March 22, 2024, 11AM-1PM at Locust Grove United Baptist Church, Black, Missouri
Funeral to follow at 1PM
Minister: Elder Keith Barton
Burial: Myers Cemetery
In Lieu of Flowers: Donations can be made to Missouri Veterans Home
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri