Joseph Edward Johnson

Joseph Edward Johnson

Joseph Edward Johnson, age 35, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at his home in Fort Scott. He was born Oct. 8, 1985, in Fort Scott, the son of Sherrie Jean Johnson and Thomas Powell, Jr. Joe had worked for 10 years as a CNA. He enjoyed fishing.

Survivors include his mother and step-mother, Sherrie Johnson and Paula Schweikhardt of Fort Scott and his grandmother, Beverly Brind of Fort Scott, his uncle, Steve Johnson and two aunts, Kelly Black and Twila Russell and his grandfather, Thomas Powell, Sr., of Fort Scott. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Powell, Jr., his grandmother, Bea Powell and his cousin, Scott Felt.

There was cremation. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.