Kenneth E. Johnson, age 91, died Monday, July 25, 2022, at Good Samaritan Society in Liberal, Kansas.

He was born on July 13, 1931, the son of Joseph Johnson and Elsie Arnett in Beaver, Oklahoma.

Kenneth graduated from Liberal High School and went on to finish two years at Tennessee Tech. He married Ladora Ann Grider on January 6, 1952, in Raton, New Mexico. She preceded him in death on November 7, 2008. Kenneth was very intelligent and hard working. He worked as a draftsman for Panhandle Eastern for many years. He also was the owner of Johnsons Flowers in Liberal alongside his wife. Kenneth and his wife enjoyed golfing and traveling both in the United States and internationally. He loved flying and displaying his Stearman airplane for air shows. Kenneth was a 32nd degree Mason and a Shriner. He will be remembered for his quick wit, one liners and storytelling for anyone that would listen.

Survived by
His four grandchildren, Kenton Holder (Tracy), Kevin Holder (Delainy), Preston Johnson (Jandi), and Duston Johnson (Johnette)
Eleven great grandchildren, Addilyn, Evan, Alexis, Jackson, Braden, Cecilia, Maddex and Amelia Holders,
Annie, Adrian,and Wren Johnson

Preceded in death by
Both his parents, Joseph Johnson and Elsie Arnett
Son, David Earl Johnson
Daughter Karla Diann Holder
Five Brothers Wendell, Russell, Raymond, Howard and Floyd Johnson and
Three Sisters Kathryn Woods and Ila Jean Bowen, Carolyn Burchfiel.

Visitation will be 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Sunday, July 31, 2022, at the Hornung Family Funeral Home, 1212 W. 2nd Street, Liberal, Kansas.

Funeral Services will be at 11:00 AM, Monday, August 1, 2022, at the First United Methodist Church, 116 W. 3rd St, Liberal, Kansas. Rev. Brad Bennett presiding.

Memorial Donations suggested to Crossroads in care of Hornung Family Funeral Home, 1212 W. 2nd Street, Liberal, Kansas.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.hornungfuneralhome.com Hornung Family Funeral Home, 1212 W. 2nd Street, Liberal, Kansas