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Amarillo Globe-News
Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Cuyler Carlyle "PeePaw" Johnson, 87, of Dumas, won his battle with aggressive acute leukemia and has begun his eternal life with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, March 26, 2017. Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at First Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Howe, pastor of the church, officiating and Rev. Ed Rogers, assisting. Graveside services were conducted Thursday afternoon, March 30, 2017 in Whitesboro, Texas with Rev. Mike Flanagan, pastor of First Baptist Church in Whitesboro, officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Morrison Funeral Directors.
Cuyler was born September 12, 1929 in Bennington, Oklahoma, to Jess and Mary Johnson. He graduated from Achilles High School in 1949. He was captain of the 49ers State State Championship Basketball Team. He married his high school sweetheart, the love of his life, Dolly Horn, on February 11, 1950. They moved to Dumas where Cuyler worked for Diamond Shamrock for 42 years. He taught Sunday School for 65 years and was an active member of First Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and on multiple committees. He also served on the City of Dumas Electrical Board and was a member of various other electrical organizations. He found immense joy in delivering Meals on Wheels. Cuyler was an avid sports fan, but the Demonette volleyball team held a special place in his heart. For 24 years, he was the main supplier of bubble gum for the girls who affectionately referred to him as "PeePaw". Cuyler loved to study the Bible daily, loved camping, feeding the squirrels and birds, and wood crafting. But most of all, he adored his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Anytime he could be with them, he had a huge smile on his face.
He is survived by his wife, Dolly Johnson, of the home; his daughters: Karen and Ted Brannan of Whitesboro, Texas; Sharla and Jack Wilson of O'Fallon, Missouri; and Cherri Kehoe of Watauga, Texas. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren: Kari Brannan of Anna, Texas; Kevin and Suzy Brannan of Whitesboro, Texas; April and Aaron Ollila of Whitesboro, Texas; Amber and Jesse Speer of Whitesboro, Texas; Tiffani and Jason Burris of O'Fallon, Missouri; Zach and Vicki Wilson of Rowlett, Texas; Justin and Beth Ann Kehoe of Keller, Texas. He is also survived by 10 great-grandchildren: Skyler, Zalenka and Zander Brannan of Whitesboro, Texas; Dawson and Brenna Ollila of Whitesboro, Texas; Brynlee and Brayden Burris of O'Fallon, Missouri; Kyler, Jack and Hunter Kehoe of Keller, Texas; sister, Miriam Worden of Hutchinson, Kansas.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family suggests with gratitude that memorial contributions be made to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 617, Dumas, Texas 79029.