Allen Stanley Johnson, “Stan”, 76 of Hammond, Louisiana died peacefully at home on Sunday, February 25, 2024 surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Patti Brueck Johnson, daughter Laura Johnson Craven, sons Larry Wayne Johnson, Craig Andrew Johnson (Reagan), grandchildren Carley Craven Decoteau (Mason), Cree Craven Steib (Peyton), Caiya Craven Wilbon (Gerald), Champ Craven, Gideon Johnson, Levi Johnson, Waylon Johnson, Hayes Johnson, great-grandchildren Eden and Silas Steib, and Leo Decoteau. He was preceded in death by his parents Allen and Earline Johnson and son-in-law Kenny Craven.
Stan was a four-sport letterman at Baker High School where he was inducted as a member of their football Hall of Fame. He attended the University of Southern Mississippi on a football scholarship where he received his bachelor’s degree in education. He received a master’s degree in supervision and instruction from University of Louisiana Monroe. He began his coaching career at Bastrop High School as an assistant coach then moved to West Monroe High School as an assistant coach for one year and became the head football coach and athletic director for five years. Stan then began at State Farm where he worked for forty-five years until his death. Stan received numerous accolades during his tenure including the coveted Crystal of Excellence Award.
The guiding force in Stan’s life was his love of Jesus. He helped begin the first chapter of Fellowship of Christian Athletes at the University of Southern Mississippi where he served as president for four years. He was ordained at age of twenty-three by the First Baptist Church of Bastrop. Patti and Stan had the privilege of teaching Sunday school, bible studies, and discipleship groups in every church they were members. Stan was involved in several outreach ministries. Stan was a charter member of Crossroads Church Hammond and served as an elder.
Stan was an avid outdoorsman and shared that love with his children and grandchildren. Stan spent his life living, not dying.
Services will be held at Crossroads Church, 143 Robin Hood Dr, Hammond, LA 70403 on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Visitation will be held from 9:00-11:00 AM. Service to follow at 11:00 AM.
8 comments
Jessie Thompson
March 6, 2024 at 5:42 pm
Patti, I only heard of Stan’s passing this morning. I am so sorry for your loss. Heaven gained another angel. I will be praying for you and your family as you go through the grieving process. God bless you.
Holly Aleman
March 3, 2024 at 12:14 am
He will forever be one of my favorite people. I have enjoyed working with him over the years. Enjoying his jokes and his wisdom. His love for his family was obvious. The service today was the most beautiful,uplifting service I have ever attended.
I will continue to pray for all of you.
Holly
Doris Tullos
February 29, 2024 at 8:30 pm
I told Stan that he was my favorite cousin, and I meant it! What an exceptional person he was! Strong in his convictions and faith, he was determined to live (and die) in a way that glorified his Lord. He was a fighter, a servant, a warrior, a witness. We have so many fond and funny memories of his visits to my parents farm in Mississippi. He will be missed by so many people, especially this ole cuz. Rest in peace, sweet cousin and friend, you are the epitome of a life well lived.
Chad Kirkfield
February 29, 2024 at 3:53 am
So sorry to hear about Big Stan’s passing. He definitely was a positive role model to all who knew and met him. I knew his hope was in Jesus the first time I met him. Praying God’s comfort over the family during this time of loss.
🙏🏻 Chad and Jeanette
Bobby and Janet Leach
February 28, 2024 at 1:46 pm
1 Blessed is the man[a]
who walks not in the counsel of the wicked,
nor stands in the way of sinners,
nor sits in the seat of scoffers;
2 but his delight is in the law[b] of the Lord,
and on his law he meditates day and night.
3 He is like a tree
planted by streams of water
that yields its fruit in its season,
and its leaf does not wither.
In all that he does, he prospers. Psalm 1:1-3
Blessed to have known Stan… We are praying for yall… much love, Bobby and Janet
Toni Nershi
February 28, 2024 at 1:17 am
Praise God for Stan Johnson, a wonderful man of God, who lovingly and selflessly led us at Crossroads Church.
Teri Norton
February 27, 2024 at 8:41 pm
What a treasure heaven has received! Stan had such a beautiful positive relationship on my son, Casey Norton! I’m forever grateful to Stan. What a legacy he leaves behind!
Ed and Pam Danley
February 27, 2024 at 7:15 pm
So sorry to hear of Stan’s passing. He was most definitely a leader among men. We were blessed to have Stan in our lives. It was an honor to serve with him as a deacon and fellow servant of Christ. I cherished Stan’s Godly wisdom and insight. Praying for you, Patti, Laura, Larry, Craig and fàmily for God’s comfort and peace. No question that we will see him again. God bless you.
Much love, Ed and Pam Danley