Daryl F Johnson

Daryl Fitzgerald Johnson, a resident of Idabel, Oklahoma, was formerly from Salisbury, Maryland. After a short illness, he peacefully went to his eternal rest at the age of fifty-eight (58) on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Paris Regional Hospital in Paris, Texas. Daryl was the fourth child and second son born to Charles, Sr. and Barbara Johnson in Salisbury, Maryland. Called “Old Man” by some family and friends because he was born with gray hair, he outgrew most of it to black as he grew older. He received his education in the Wicomico County school system, graduating from Wicomico Senior High School in 1982. Daryl played football for the Wi Hi Indians and also played for the Red Shield Boys Club/the Vikings. Daryl was a Baptized member of the Weeping Mary Full Gospel Baptist Church. His home church from birth, he was a member of the youth choir, the Henson F. Brooks Singers, Bible Bowl participant and other youth activities. Daryl enlisted in the United States Navy. His base was on the aircraft the USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER #69, from where he traveled the Middle East. After his military service, he worked at several occupations in the states of Maryland and Virginia. In 2003 at his cousin Cheryl’s funeral, he met Jamie Wharry, Cheryl’s sister-in-law. In 2012, they were married and their marriage produced two children, Mikela Wharry and Sharyl Johnson. Daryl became an active member within his community. He attended and then became a member of St. James C.M.E. Church, serving as Head of the Steward and Usher Boards. Daryl’s service extended into the community, being an active member of the Idabel Minority Action Committee as Vice President, Comptroller, and founding Idabel Westside AA at B.T.W for six (6) years, providing a service for the community on days and times requested, given his desire to make a difference that would fill a need. Daryl, School, One B.. Took care of all things done for the care and maintenance of both the church and community center. Properties and vehicles for family as well as friends when asked, he would let you know, wanting to be of help. Daryl’s a dear friend to many for which the fellowship shared will remain a treasure found. He was one you knew was special without anyone having to tell you. He leaves to cherish precious memories: his wife, Jamie Johnson and daughters, Mikela and Sharyl, all of Idabel, Oklahoma; his parents, Charles and Barbara Johnson of Salisbury, Maryland; brothers, Charles Johnson, Jr. (Chuck), Dean and Shereee Johnson and Steven Johnson; sisters, Delphine (Darryl Perry) and Vesta and Jose’ White; aunts and uncles, Preston and Zella Polk, Reverend Dr. Clarence and Joyce Polk and Anna Lee; god sisters, Denise and Elijah Crawford and Suncereah Reynolds; his Weeping Mary Church Family and a host of other family and friends. Submitted With Love ~ The Family

Daryl F Johnson

January 15, 1964 - July 16, 2022