Obituary for Johnnie French

Johnnie Eugene French, resident of Ponca City, passed April 11, 2014 in Denver, Colorado.

He was 66 years of age.

Johnnie was born November 12, 1947 in Blackwell, Oklahoma, the son of Lester and Mable French. He attended school in Ponca City and served his country in the Vietnam War. He was a member of United States Army; Company A, 9th Armored Replacement Battalion.

He was married to Darlene Baker on January 29, 1971and to this union was born one daughter, Sheila. He then married Mary Buntt on March 27, 2000 and became the step-father to Rick, Mike and Melissa. The couple enjoyed living in many places that included Florida, North Carolina, Ohio and Texas, but in retirement they chose Ponca City as home. Mary preceded him in death on July 26, 2010.

Johnnie was a plant foreman in mobile home construction. His enjoyments were fishing, camping, traveling and cabinet making.

He is survived by one daughter, Sheila Renee’ French of Ponca City; two step-sons, Rick and Mike Buntt of Ponca City; two sisters, Wanda Emerson of Diamond, Missouri and Velma Hamm of Arkansas City, Kansas; 6 grandchildren, Tyler, Shawnte, Stephanie, Tabitha, Nicole and Joseph;12 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Mary; one sister, Pat Geisler; one brother, Lester French Jr; one step-daughter Melissa Buntt.

A cremation committal service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 21, 2014 at the Red Rock, Oklahoma Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of North Central Oklahoma, 1904 North Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, Oklahoma 7460