Summers Odell Johnson III

Summers Odell Johnson III, 77, of Schroeder, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025 at home surrounded by his family.

Odell was born August 12, 1947 in Yoakum, Texas to Summers Odell Jr. and Ethel and was the oldest of four brothers. He served in the United States Navy during Vietnam. After leaving the service he worked in the oilfield until 1985, where he became self-employed and pursued his love of working with his hands and being outside.

He married Sandra on May 22, 1998. Together they built the home they lived in, started a rental business and completed various jobs over the years from roofing and plumbing to log splitting and shredding. They took many trips to their favorite vacation spot in Vegas but were also content just sitting on their front porch drinking coffee together.

Odell was a storyteller. People and animals alike were drawn to him. He loved being outdoors and spent the majority of his time working his land and garden alongside his wife.

Odell is survived by his wife of 27 years Sandra Saunders Johnson, children; Michael (Pam) Johnson, Tacara (Fred) Whisenhunt, and Robert Fagan. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Walker Johnson, Heather and Halie Woods, Holly and Ayden Harris, Lillian and Elijah Fagan, brothers; David (Janice) Johnson, and Ronnie (Linda) Johnson.

He is preceded in death by his parents and brother Gary Johnson.

A celebration of Odell’s life will be held 3 to 5 pm Sunday, August 10, 2025 at Aunt Di’s Kountry Kitchen 606 E. Main St.  Yorktown, Texas.

You are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.masseyfh.com

Services by Massey Funeral Home 361-564-2900

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