Donald Glenn Johnson

Glenn was a proud Vietnam veteran who served his country with courage, grit, and a strong sense of duty. During his service, he earned numerous honors, including the Air Medal with 16 Oak Leaf Clusters and the “V” Device for Valor, awarded for acts of heroism in combat. It stands as a powerful testament to the bravery and determination he demonstrated while serving his fellow soldiers under dangerous conditions. Glenn rarely spoke about the details of his service, but those honors spoke clearly about the kind of man he was when it mattered most.

He carried that same sense of duty into everyday life outside the military. If something was broken, he’d fix it. If someone needed help, he’d show up. Beneath the rough edges was a man who believed deeply in service, loyalty, and taking care of the people around him. And if you had a few minutes to spare, he had a few stories, a few opinions, and absolutely no shortage of time to share them.

Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Bonnie, and by two beloved children, Donnie and Amy, whose memories he carried with him always.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Mary, his loving daughter, Genny, his brothers Gary, Ken, and Carl, sisters Mae, Karen, Shirley, and Carrie, his nieces and nephews, along with many friends, neighbors, and fellow veterans who benefited from his generosity, wisdom, and very detailed explanations of how things ought to be done.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the VFW in Lampasas at 3:00 PM on March 21, 2026. In proper Glenn fashion, the gathering will be less about quiet mourning and more about stories, laughter, and remembering a man who served his country, loved his family, and never passed up an opportunity to help someone—or explain how they were doing it wrong.

Rest easy, Glenn. Your duty is done, and the post relieved. Wherever you’ve gone, they’d better be ready, because you’ve got all the time in the world now to tell them a thing or two.