Funeral service for Arthur J. Johnsey will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 27, 2025 in the Becker-Rabon Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Eddie Coast, Pastor of Trinity Baptist Church, Lawton, Oklahoma officiating.

Burial with will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens.

The family will greet friends from 3-5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

The service may be viewed by following the livestream link at www.beckerfuneral.com or by visiting the Becker-Rabon Funeral Home Facebook page.

Arthur J. Johnsey, 91, of Geronimo, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 20, 2025, at his home. He was born on January 27, 1933, near Geronimo, Oklahoma, to John Murray and Dora E. (King) Johnsey.

Arthur grew up in Geronimo and graduated from high school there. On August 25, 1951, he married the love of his life, Nettie Florence Miller, in a ceremony held at her grandparent's home east of Geronimo. The couple shared a beautiful life together until Nettie's passing on March 22, 2019.

Arthur proudly served his country after being drafted into the U.S. Army, where he served for four years before being honorably discharged. Known for his versatility and work ethic, Arthur excelled in a wide variety of jobs throughout his life. He worked in construction and a grocery store, served as a firefighter at Fire Station #3 in Lawton, and worked with Cotton Electric. He also engaged in custom harvesting, drove trucks, farmed, raised cattle, worked for AMPI (Associated Milk Producers, Incorporated), and managed rental properties.

Arthur had a deep passion for working with his hands and enjoyed spending time outdoors. Whether on the farm or tackling projects, he found joy in his work and was happiest surrounded by family. Arthur's unique skills, dedication, and warmth left a lasting impact on all who knew him.

He will be dearly missed but fondly remembered as a hardworking and loving man who cherished his family and embraced life with vigor.

Arthur is survived by his daughter, Cynthia Hanza and husband Darrell of Geronimo, Oklahoma, three grandchildren, Heather Scoles, Briant Hanza and significant other Courtney King of Geronimo, Oklahoma, Kyle Hanza and wife Jessica of Paso Robles, California, ten great grandchildren, Blake Scoles, Dylan Scoles, Ella Scoles, Easton Scoles, Logan Gardner, Harper Hanza, Dakota Hanza, Brooke Hanza, Riley Hanza, Caleb Hanza, and many other nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Arthur is preceded in death by his parents, wife, son, Gregory James Johnsey, sister, Maxine Crow and husband Bill, three brothers, Marvin Johnsey and wife Dean, Sid Johnsey and wife Mae, and Lee Johnsey and wife Evie.