955 in Lauderdale, MS. He was raised in Fort Dodge, IA. He graduated from Fort Dodge Senior High in 1973. Then in 1974 he joined the army. In 1978 he returned to Fort Dodge where he worked in Highway Construction, for 25 years. In 2008 he attended Iowa Central Community College for Fine Arts. Johnnie's hobbies were to fish and his love for Art. Johnnie loved his grandchildren and giving advice. Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.