Port O’Connor – Lewis “Good Spot” Johnson, 85, of Port O’Connor, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2010, in Port Lavaca. He was born April 4, 1925, in Kopperi, to the late Aron Blake and Leafy Smith Johnson.


Lewis served on a destroyer escort, the U.S.S. Harverson DE 316 during WWII, serving in the U.S. Coast Guard. Lewis was a proud member of the VFW and American Legion.


He worked for over 40 years as a hunting and fishing guide in the Port O’Connor area, and was widely known for his abilities. He was the subject of several articles that were written in Field and Stream magazine, as well as local newspapers.


He was also an ultra-light pilot who enjoyed flying ultra-light aircraft with his buddies in the area. He also served with the Port O’Connor Volunteer Fire Department, serving as assistant chief for several years back in the 50s and 60s. He was a devoted member of First Baptist Church. Lewis was a private man who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends doing the things he loved so much.


Lewis was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Cecil Johnson; stepson, Billy Shotwell, and grandsons, Shane Row and Ebdon Verdin.


He is survived by his wife, Janet Johnson of Port O’Connor; two daughters, Deborah J. LaBoeuf and Leafy Ann Johnson of Port O’Connor; two sons, Charlie Cecil Johnson of Port O’Connor and Walter Shotwell of New Philadelphia, Ohio; two sisters, Lorene Alsup of Grand Prairie and Pauline Stewart of Waco; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.


Memorial services were held Friday, January 7, 2011, at the First Baptist Church of Port O’Connor with the Rev. Marcos Gohlke officiating.


Memorial donations may be made in Lewis’ name to the Port O’Connor Volunteer Fire Department or to the First Baptist Church.