David was born May 25, 1937 in Waco, Texas to Woodrow and Alma (Gill) Johnson. He served in the Navy for 15 years and retired from the Veterans Administration Hospital in Marlin, Texas after 17 years of service. He enjoyed building race car motors, working on race cars and watching NASCAR and Drag Racing on TV. He attended Silver Maple Chapel Church.
David was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, James Johnson; his son, Thomas Allen Johnson; and many other family members.
Survivors include his son, Kenneth W. Johnson and his wife, Linda (Grote); his brothers, Johnny Johnson and his wife, Della all of Robinson and Woodrow Johnson of Temple; and numerous other family members.
Pallbearers will be Kevin Johnson, P J Johnson, Logan Johnson, James Summers, Johnny Johnson and Mike Keith.
The family would like to express a special thank you to his caregivers at Brookdale Senior Living Center and Ridgecrest Senior Living Center for their care and support.