Delbert Glenn “Pops” Johnson, Jr.

06/21/2026

Delbert Glenn “Pops” Johnson, Jr., 73, of Timpson, passed away Friday, June 19, 2026, in Tyler.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Ozay Ford officiating.  His wishes were to be cremated.

Born May 18, 1953, in Elgin, Illinois, Delbert is the son of Delbert Glenn Johnson, Sr. and M. Carol Limburg Johnson.  He was a dedicated employee of Ace Hardware for 39½ years.

He is survived by:
Wife, Sharon Johnson of Timpson

Daughters:
Jennifer and husband Clint Norton of Shelbyville
Jamie Johnson and Brandon Ryan of Nacogdoches

Grandchildren:
Tyler Windham and fiancé Melayna
Dawson Windham and fiancé Sarolyn
Kennedi Ryan
Sadie Ryan
Colton Norton
Caleb Norton

Great-granddaughter, Kami Norton

Sister, Vicki Degioanni and husband Joseph of Washington

Father-in-law, Edward Hutson of Timpson

Numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives

Preceded in death by parents, Delbert Glenn Johnson, Sr. and M. Carol Limburg Johnson; sister, Connie Kinsch; and mother-in-law, Shirley Hutson. 

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com