Gene Derwood Johnson

Background

Johnson, Gene Derwood was born on July 22, 1929 in Cranfills Gap, Texas, United States. Son of Olaf and Sigrid Tomena (Knudson) Johnson.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration, Baylor University, 1951; Juris Doctor, Baylor University, 1955.

Career

Private practice, Waco, Texas, 1956-1960; justice of peace, McLennan County, Waco, 1961-1962; judge, McLennan County Court, Waco, 1963-1967; judge, 74th Judicial District Texas District Court, Waco, 1968-1992; senior judge, 74th Judicial District Texas District Court, Waco, since 1993.

Achievements

• Gene Derwood Johnson has been listed as a reputable judge by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President 1st Lutheran Church, Waco, 1968, Heart of Texas Goodwill Industries, Waco, 1970. Commander National Guard Armory, Waco, 1974. Brigadier General State of Texas, 1987.

Board directors Norwegian-American History Association, Northfield, Minnesota, 1961. Member State Bar Texas, Waco-McLennan County Bar Association.

Interests

• Avocation: history Norwegian immigration to Texas.

Connections

Married Ann Elizabeth Fowler, September 25, 1959. Children: Sara Elizabeth, Matthew Eric, Karen Elaine, David Fowler.

Father:

Olaf Johnson

Mother:

Sigrid Tomena (Knudson) Johnson

Spouse:

Ann Elizabeth Fowler

child:

Matthew Eric Johnson

child:

Sara Elizabeth Johnson

child:

Karen Elaine Johnson

child:

David Fowler Johnson