Basker Johnson

Basker Johnson died on March 9, 2018 at Clarehouse in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on November 7, 1943, at the Pikeville, Kentucky, hospital to Joe and Sarah (Hall) Johnson of Harold, Kentucky. The family soon relocated to Blaine, Kentucky. Basker was raised there and graduated from Blaine High School in 1960 and Mayo Vocational School in 1961. In September 1961 he began work as a stenographer for the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Washington, D.C., where he met and in 1963 married Bonnie Jean Meyer. In late 1965 they moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma and in May, 1966, moved to Sapulpa where they raised their son William, and daughter, Elizabeth. In 2008, they relocated to Broken Arrow. After Bonnie’s death in 2013, he met and married Terry Hixson Buttress. He worked in Tulsa several years while attending night school to become a Certified Public Accountant. From 1980 until his recent retirement he operated an accounting and tax practice in Sapulpa. Basker loved the Lord and was active in his church for many years serving as a board member, treasurer, deacon, and elder. He was also active in his community as a member of the Sapulpa Kiwanis Club and the Sapulpa Area Chamber of Commerce. Basker is survived by Wife Terry Johnson of the home Son William Johnson and wife Nicole of LaPorte, Indiana Daughter Elizabeth Conrad and husband Scott of Broken Arrow Daughter Sandra Bettoni and husband Stefano Sandroni of Milan, Italy Grandchildren Ashley Johnson of Bixby Andrew Abbott and wife Moriah of Ft. Worth, Texas Tre’ Mason of LaPorte, Indiana Tyra Mason of LaPorte, Indiana Tommy Sandroni of Milan, Italy Brother David Johnson of Glasgow, Kentucky He is preceded in death by Parents Joe and Sarah Johnson Wife Bonnie Johnson Grandchild Brittani Johnson In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dayspring Villa PO Box 1588 Sand Springs, Oklahoma 74063 Or Clarehouse 7617 South Mingo Road Tulsa, Oklahoma 74133 Psalm 23 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

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Basker Johnson

November 7, 1943 - March 9, 2018