Joseph Edward Johnson, age 35, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at his home in Ft. Scott. He was born October 8, 1985, in Ft. Scott, the son of Sherrie Jean Johnson and Thomas Powell, Jr. Joe had worked for ten years as a CNA. He enjoyed fishing. 

Survivors include his mother and step-mother, Sherrie Johnson and Paula Schweikhardt of Ft. Scott and his grandmother, Beverly Brind of Ft. Scott, his uncle, Steve Johnson and two aunts, Kelly Black and Twila Russell and his grandfather, Thomas Powell, Sr., of Ft. Scott. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Powell, Jr., his grandmother, Bea Powell and his cousin, Scott Felt. 

There was cremation. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook atcheneywitt.com.