Johnny Robert Carson was born September 01, 1951, to Albert and Alva Rado Carson in Oilton, Oklahoma.  He departed this life July 3, 2025, at the age of 73.

Johnny graduated from Bristow High School in 1969.  He then attended Northeastern State University where he received his bachelor's in education.  He enlisted in the United States Marine Corp. where he served from 1970 to 1972.

He was a teacher and a coach for over 37 years in Oklahoma, Texas, and New Mexico.  Johnny coached, football and wrestling.  He loved sports, especially following the Oklahoma Sooners.  He also enjoyed hunting.

He is survived by one sister, Jeweldean Stigall and husband Lee as well as nieces and nephews from Ohio to Oklahoma.  He was preceded in death by one brother, Jess and three sisters, Joan, Dottie, and Nettie.