Gilbert Johnson

December 10, 1959 - August 8, 2016

Gilbert Leon son of Lucille M. (Boham) and Wilbert Ode Johnson was born December 10, 1959 in Alva Oklahoma. Surrounded by family, he passed away at Share Convalescent Home on August 8, 2016 at the age of 56 years seven months and 29 days. He attended Alva high school participating in all Goldbug athletics and graduated with the class of 1978. In 1982 Gilbert graduated with a B.S. degree in Business Administration from NWOSU. Gilbert was married to Joanna Smith on December 1, 2007 at The First Baptist Church in Alva Oklahoma. His career with the United States Postal Service began January 7th 1984 in Cherokee Oklahoma later transferring to Alva Oklahoma where he had one of the largest routes walking 18 miles a day for over 31 years. Gilberts future plans were to retire in 2016. Gilbert was an avid Hunter and fisherman which he and his boys love to do. He was preceded in death by his father on April 19, 1990. He is survived by his wife of the home Joanna, and mother Lucille, his four sons Jared Johnson and fiancée Amanda and Landon Johnson and his wife Kieara, Jed Smith and Caleb Smith all of Alva. Two grandchildren Keagan and Evelyn, and other nieces nephews and other relatives and friends. Memorials in his honor should be made to CFO/AGEF ( Community Foundation of Oklahoma / Alva Goldbug Education Fund) for Gilbert Johnson Scholarship for a graduating Goldbug Athlete attending NWOSU.