Lawrence "Pumpsie" Johnson, Jr. was born December 25, 1935, to
Lawrence and Laura Johnson in IXL, Oklahoma. He was the third of four children. His parents and older brother, Leonard, preceded him in death.

Pumpsie received his education from the Boley Public School System . At an early age, he confessed his faith in Jesus Christ. He was a lifetime member
of the Pleasant Hill A.M.E. Church. He was also a volunteer member of the IXL Fire Department. He served his community well.

Pumpsie married Patricia Ann Payne on March 19, 1958. To this union, one son, Gregory Roshun, was born.

Although Pumpsie retired from the Oklahoma Department of Corrections
after serving 33 years of dedicated service with the State of Oklahoma, he had a greater love for farming and ranching.

The community of IXL has suffered a great loss and will greatly miss
Pumpsie's giving spirit, infectious smile, and friendly wave as he passes you by
on the highway.

After a short battle with cancer, God called Pumpsie home on April 16, 2011.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 53 years, Patricia Johnson, of the home; son, Gregory (Martha) Johnson of Shawnee, Oklahoma; goddaughter,
Kenyetta Payne of Midwest City; godson, Floyd (Pam) Ramsey of
Edmond, Oklahoma; sister and brother, Marie Scoggins and Stanley Johnson of
Los Angeles, California; aunts, Pauline Smith of Oakland, California, Ollie Ruth
James of Wewoka, Oklahoma, Lurlean Craig of Oklahoma City, and Mable Muse of Dallas Texas; in-laws, John (Mary) Payne Jr. of Oakland, California, Releta Moore of Oklahoma City, Tommie Lee (Carolyn) Payne and Wendell
(Judy) Payne of Wewoka, Oklahoma, Flossie Burdine Frazier of Oklahoma City, and Sherry (Gary) Permetter of Okemah, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Destini
Johnson, Stormey Chestra, Terra Spratt, and Dymike James; greatgrandchildren, Donissa, Jamel and L. J.; nieces/nephews, Janice and daughter, Jamelle Fortun?, Stanley Johnson of Los Angeles, California, Quinton Johnson, Leonard Johnson II, Lanette Johnson, and LaWanda Johnson of Oklahoma City;
dear and close friends, Donald Williams, Brian Jones, and Thomas Moridge; godsister, Wanda Reynolds; numerous nieces and nephews of the Payne
family; and a host of other relatives and friends.

The Celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. in the First Baptist Church of Okemah, Oklahoma. Pastor Ledtkey McIntosh is the gracious host Pastor, and Reverend E. G. Bert, Pastor of Goodwill Baptist Church of Castle, Oklahoma, will officiate. The Christian Commttal will follow in Eastlawn Cemetery at Boley, Oklahoma.

You may visit "Pumpsi" as he slumbers on Friday from 4 PM until 6 PM at the Pleasant Hill AME Church in IXL, Oklahoma and on Saturday morning, from 9:30 AM until 11 AM at the First Baptist Church.