Franklin Lindell "Lindy" Johnson, Jr.

Franklin Lindell “Lindy” Johnson, Jr., 69, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024 surrounded by his family at Mayo Hospice Center in Phoenix after a lengthy illness. 

Frank was born May 16, 1955 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Frank Lindell Johnson and Lucille Backer Johnson. Survivors include his devoted wife, Teresa Parker Johnson; son Jared Johnson (Lisa Williams) of Santa Monica, California and son Tyler Johnson (Gabrielle) and grandsons, Noah and Liam Johnson of Surprise, Arizona; brother Mike Johnson (Pat) of Bradenton, Florida and Terre Haute, Indiana; sister Sue Kelly (Larry) of Terre Haute, Indiana; brother-in-law Rick Shagley of Terre Haute, Indiana; sisters-in-law Debbie Johnson of Terre Haute, Indiana, Cynthia Parker (Johnny Fratone), of St. Petersburg, Florida, and Amy Powell (Stephen) of Olive Branch, Mississippi. He is also survived by many loved nieces, nephews, and cousins who will miss him greatly. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Candy Shagley; brother, Drake Johnson; brother-in-law, Kenneth Parker II; mother-in-law, Diane Parker; father-in-law, Kenneth Parker; and niece, Emily Shagley. 

If you asked Frank what his greatest accomplishment in life was, he would say his sons. Frank loved his family vibrantly. He was the proudest Poppy to his grandsons Noah and Liam. Frank grew up in Terre Haute, attending St. Patrick school and graduating from Schulte High School in 1973. Proud of his Terre Haute roots, Frank and his family also spent time living in Florida, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Phoenix, where he and Teresa spent the last 19 years. He spent most of his life working in sales, winning salesman of the year for his company, and had a real talent for talking to people and winning them over. Taking after his father in name, as well as personality, he was a notorious teaser, entertainer, and rule breaker, and loved to share jokes and magic tricks, even with complete strangers. Arrangements were handled by Samaritan Funeral Home and Crematory in Phoenix, Arizona. A small Celebration of Life was held for family in Terre Haute, Indiana.