In loving memory of

Clay K. Johnson
August 3, 1962 - July 11, 2018

Clay K. Johnson, 55, of Baldwin, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2018, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa.

A celebration of Clay's life will be held at 11 A.M., Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 P.M. on Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Cremation will follow the visitation and burial will be at the Pence Cemetery, rural Baldwin, Iowa.

Clay Kent Johnson was born on August 3, 1962 in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Henry Eli and Vera Desire (DeMoss) Johnson Sr. He was a 1980 graduate of Midland Community High School, and married Peggy S. Paysen in 1985 in Monmouth, Iowa. To this union two children were born, Clay Jr. and Corey.

Clay first worked for Campbell's in Maquoketa as a mechanic and had also owned and operated Clay's KerrMcGee Gas Station. He then worked as a semi-truck driver for Schneider Trucking Company for over 20 years, and for the past six years for J.B. Hunt Trucking Company.

Clay loved working on vehicles, fishing, riding motorcycles, and spending time with his children, grandchildren, siblings and extended family. He especially loved family gatherings, and pets, "Dexter" his cat, and "Bowser" his dog. His love for his family and others was exemplified even further after his passing as he gave the greatest gift through organ/tissue donation.

Those left to honor Clay's memory include his children, Clay Jr. (Brenda) Johnson of Trivoli, IL, Corey (Brittany) Johnson of Maquoketa, IA, Nicole (and special friend Jake Parker) of IN, and Destiny (Nic) Schneider of Maquoketa, IA; 5 grandchildren; sisters, Phyllis Smith of Dayton, TX, Janice Johnson of Clearfield, UT, Ellen (Larry) Agnitsch of Baldwin, IA, and Mary Kay (Gary) Schmidt of Lost Nation, IA; brothers, Henry (Laurie) Johnson of Yuba City, CA, Larry (Jean) Johnson of Iowa City, IA, Rev. Harry (Barb) Johnson of Akeley, MN, and Stephen Johnson of Bonne Terre, MO; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a daughter April Sue.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Clay Kent Johnson memorial fund has been established.
Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Tributes

Harry Shady & Audra Martin wrote on Jul 18, 2018:

"Our Sympathy To Families !!! R.I.P. - Clay !!! "

There's kunde wrote on Jul 17, 2018:

"I will miss you my friend. You was a Hugh piece of my life foror than a decade. You'll be always live in my heart my Clayford. & The memories of all the crazy thinks you, Bill & I did I can never forget. Fly high to the Angels. Til we meet again"

Cliff Shady. Davenport wrote on Jul 16, 2018:

"So sorry for your loss. I knew Clay when we were neighbors few years ago. You were a great guy. Clay. Rest in Peace "

Denise Evans wrote on Jul 16, 2018:

"Sorry for ur loss "

Donna and Carl Richards wrote on Jul 15, 2018:

"We did not know Clay very well. His son Corey was married to my granddaughter Brittany . I have never heard anything bad about him. I know that he loved his GRANDCHILDREN dearly. He will be missed by his family but I think his GRANDCHILDREN especially. RIP Clay"

Katie Marie Edwards wrote on Jul 15, 2018:

"Clay was a great man and he will be missed always "

Michelle ellithorpe wrote on Jul 15, 2018:

"Clay was a great guy to always be around and he will be deeply miss by many"

Kathy Shady wrote on Jul 15, 2018:

"To Clays children and brothers and sisters very sorry to hear of Clays passing.He will be missed deeply.(I'm sure Clay and Earl(Butch)are thinking of ways to stay out of trouble up there in heaven. Kathy Shady"

anna adam wrote on Jul 14, 2018:

" sorry to hear of clays passing. will always be remembered as our neighbor on cardinal drive. to deb and all the family our deepest sympathy. GOD bless ALL. THE ADAM FAMILY. "

Doug and Jeanne Owen wrote on Jul 14, 2018:

"So sorry to hear of Clay's passing. He will always be remembered as a part of the Campbell Cleanup Team. Our deepest sympathy. Doug and Jeanne ( Campbell ) Owen , Steve Campbell and Brian Campbell."

CHERYL HARTWIG wrote on Jul 13, 2018:

"SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS "

Renee carr wrote on Jul 13, 2018:

"So sorry for everyone's loss and pain clay was loved by many and will be missed"

Renee carr wrote on Jul 13, 2018:

"So sorry for everyone's loss and pain clay was loved by so many and will be missed "

Barbara klossner wrote on Jul 13, 2018:

"So sorry for your loss my prayers are with the family "

Martha Riniker wrote on Jul 13, 2018:

"So sorry for your loss Deb and family Clay was a good man he will be missed alot "

Todd Ellithorpe wrote on Jul 13, 2018:

"Sorry to hear of his passing,clay was such a good man, mechanic and truck driver. Such a honor to be around him and know him. He will be missed by so many"