~Harvey Johnson~

YOAKUM: Harvey Frederick Johnson, age 95, passed away February 21, 2026.

He was born June 21, 1930 in Lavaca County to Harvey and Blanche Knox Johnson.

He was a butcher for over 50 plus years and worked at Eddy Packing Company and served in the U.S. Aire Force. He enjoyed coon hunting, being outdoors, fishing, watching western movies and listening to country music.

Survivors: wife, Joyce Schoppe Johnson; daughters, Barbara Dolan (Bryce), Debbie Stewart (Troy) and Teri Elliott; sons, Kenneth Eggemeyer, Steven Eggemeyer and Brian Eggemeyer (Alicia); 16 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by: parents; sister, Peggy Frazer; brothers, Ronnie Johnson, Tommy Johnson, Garland Johnson and Walter Johnson. 

Graveside service 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery with Deacon Dennis Kutach officiating.

Pallbearers: Craig Dolan, Michael Jacob, Matthew Eggemeyer, Scott Eggemeyer, Brett Eggemeyer and Dillon Eggemeyer.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to Crown Hospice.

Arrangements by Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home 361-293-5656.

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