Ellis Dee Johnson came into this world on September 8th, 1939 in Eagle Pass, Texas. \r\n\r\nHe served his country honorably in the United States Air Force from March 1957 through March 1977. \r\n\r\nEllis went home to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, August 4th, 2016 at Brooks Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. \r\n\r\nHe will one day be joined by his wife of 57 years, Margaret R. Johnson. He will also be missed by their two daughters, Diana K. Hediger and Melissa Anderson, six Grandchildren and eight Great Grandchildren. \r\n\r\nA "Celebration of His Life" will be held at Western Hills Baptist Church, 2010 Goat Creek Road, Kerrville, Texas on Friday, August 19th at 11:00 am.\r\n\r\nIn lieu of flowers, donations to the Wounded Warrior Project (support.woundedwarriorproject.org), or the Independence Fund (independencefund.org) would be appreciated.