Joseph Elvin Johnson, 96, of Colmesneil passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Hospital is Beaumont.

Joseph was born on February 29, 1924 in Ville Platt, Louisiana to parents Alma (Morein) and Rene Johnson. He married the love of his life Lorine Mulheron on February 21, 1942 in Port Arthur. He was a veteran of WWII serving his country in the U.S. Air Force. Joseph was a supervisor at Texaco Oil Refinery in the machinist department, retiring in 1982. He enjoyed going fishing, hunting and spending time with his family. Joseph was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend who will be missed dearly by all.

He preceded in death by his parents, Rene and Alma Johnson, his wife of 70 years, Lorine Johnson and nine sibling.

Joseph is survived by his children, Carol Hall of Nederland, TX, Katherine Catero and her husband, Michael of Angelton, TX, Kenneth Johnson of Colmesneil, TX, Johnny Johnson and his wife, Mollie of Perry, FL. He is also survived by eleven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, six great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2020 from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home; those wishing to attend the visitation are required to wear a mask and social distancing due to the COVID-19 crisis at the funeral home. A graveside service to follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves, social distancing will be required at the cemetery.