Sammie Donald Johnson Obituary (1940 - 2025)

Johnson Sammie (Sam) Donald Johnson, 84 of Decatur passed Saturday, February 22, 2025, at his home. No formal services per Sam's wishes, family is planning a future casual Sam style gathering, please reach out to be included. Memorials can be gifted to Donate Life. Tanzyus Logan Funeral Service and Care is assisting in the arrangements. Sam was born in May of 1940, son of Sammie & Margaret Johnson in New London, MO. Sam plied many trades over his lifetime and was never afraid to try new things. He loves his family and friends; shown by the gags he pulls or the tasks he completes. Sam has many friends and has never met a stranger, always asking new acquaintances about their origin, education and work so he knows their story before they know what hit them. Sam loves gadgets and gardening, computers and movies, and reminiscing, His greatest love and pride is his kids/grandkids/great grandkids and the memories he was able to make with each, big adventure or quiet moment, none were more important than another. Surviving: wife Carol Mechtoldt, first wife Joyce, son Aron, daughter Melinda(Dale Gibson), son in law Diego Vasquez, stepdaughter Diana Streibich Anderson, granddaughters; Alyssa, Samantha, Amanda (Darren Wagy), and Heidi(Josh Trendler) , grandsons; Jay, Josh, Tad, Evan, Alex, Gage, and Doug, great grandchildren; Alice, Luna, Jared(Emily), Camden, Caroline, nephew; Brian, nieces; Shelley, Shannon, and Heather. Preceded by dad Sam Johnson, mom Margaret Dennison, sister Pat, brother Denny, daughter Debra, daughter Tricia, and son in law Eddie Anderson. A special thank you to friend Judy for loving care and conversation, and her husband Mike for always lending a helping hand. Please sign the family guestbook at www.tanzyusloganmemorialpages.com.