Rocky Johnson, 1942-1993
Presley Burl “Rocky” Johnson, Jr. passed away on September 20, 1993. Born in Iowa, he was the son of Presley B. and Margaret Schubert Johnson. He married Catherine M. Pop in February, 1993, in Vian, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. A veteran who served in the U.S. Navy, he is buried in Vian, Oklahoma.
While living in Wichita, Johnson worked on installing holiday decorations on Douglas in downtown.
Light Workload
“Presley Johnson Jr. replaces a light bulb in Christmas decorations in the basement of Century II on Friday, as workers began unraveling Wichita’s decorations in preparation for the annual lighting of Douglas. The decorations were purchased in 1981, when the late Opal Wetzel went on a one-woman campaign to raise funds to light up downtown. She collected $65,000, allowing Greater Downtown Wichita, Inc. to purchase an 18 foot tall Santa, 84 banners, assorted garlands, giant poinsettias, and 70,000 watts worth of lights.”
– Wichita Eagle-Beacon, November 17, 1984
