Funeral Services for Clayton C. Johnson, age 93, of O'Neill will be 10:00 am Friday, August 22, 2025 at First Presbyterian Church in O'Neill. Pastor Kasey Summerers will officiate.  Burial will be in the O'Neill Cemetery with Military Honors provided by the Verdigre American Legion Post 259 and O'Neill American Legion Post 93.  Visitation will be 5-7 pm Thursday, August 21, 2025 at Biglin's Mortuary with a 7:00 pm Prayer Service. Clayton passed away on August 17, 2025 at Avera St. Anthony's Hospital in O'Neill, Nebraska.  Memorials may be directed to his family for future designation.  Arrangements are entrusted to Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill.

Clayton Carl Johnson was born to Bruce and Clara (Miller) Johnson on July 11, 1932 on the family farm.  He had one older brother and one younger sister.  Clayton attended grade school at Osborne country school that was near his home.  He then went on and graduated from O'Neill Public School in 1948 at only 15 years old.  After graduation, he continued to work on the family farm.

Clayton met the love of his life, Lois Robertson, at a dance.  They were united in marriage on May 7, 1954 in the Evangelical United Brethren Church at Orchard, NE.   Clayton was drafted into the United States Army soon after.  While in the army, they made their first home in Tacoma, WA at Fort Lewis where he was on the rifle team.  In 1956, they welcomed their son, Roger Michael.  Soon after his arrival, they moved to the Johnson family farm where they made their home for over 50 years until moving to O'Neill, NE in 2008.  After Clayton lost his beloved wife of 63 years in a car accident in November 2017, he made his home at the Evergreen Assisted Living in O'Neill until his passing.

Clayton had a profound, lifelong passion for farming and ranching.  This legacy of his connection to and love of the land and livestock, as well as his strong work ethic, lives on in the generations that follow him.  Clayton was progressive with artificial inseminating his cattle herd which is still a cherished tradition with Roger, Julie, and his grandchildren.  His compassion for cattle and horses was also shown in his role as a 4-H leader for many years, strong supporter of FFA, and his daily work on the farm guiding his family.  Clayton was a long-time member of the First Presbyterian Church in O'Neill where he served as an elder and held various offices through the years.

Clayton dearly loved his family and they cherished him.  He enjoyed attending his grandchildren's events when the farm allowed, especially watching them in the showring at the fair.  He kept tabs on all his great-grandchildren's many activities and events up until his passing; always asking how they did or what they were up to.  He loved to be surrounded by family and he will be greatly missed by so many, especially those that called him Dad, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa, or Uncle Clayton.

Clayton is survived by his son Roger and his wife Julie of Verdigre; his four grandchildren, Shane (Deanne) Johnson of Columbus, Sarah (Kyle) Konopasek of Sergeant Bluff, IA, Cassie (Jon) Sonder of Verdigre, and Jessica (Alex) Clark of Neligh; and nine great grandchildren Owen, Aden, and Violet Konopasek; Gabe, Gunner, and Knox Sonder; and Renn, Sage, and Tait Clark.  Clayton is survived by his brother-in-law, Don Calkins of Lincoln.  He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, extended family, friends, and his dear friend, Peggy Maw.

Clayton is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lois; dear, infant son Daryl; brother, Walter Johnson and his wife Dorothy; and sister Claryce Calkins.