Claude J. Johnson, 80, Kansas City, MO., passed away on February 17, 2025, at the North Kansas City Hospital, North Kansas City, MO.

Claude was born on September 3, 1944, in McCurtain, OK., to Claude and Gladys (Aldridge) Johnson.  He worked for over 25 years as an over-the-road truck driver, working for Interstate Trucking, until his retirement.  He enjoyed playing cards and poker in his spare time as well as watching television.  He was a "family man" who enjoyed spending quality time with his large family.

Claude was preceded in death by his parents; his son-Robert Johnson; 4 sisters-Teresa Howell, Shirley DeSelle, Linda Johnson and Martha Jo Foster; 4 brothers-Fred Harmon, Alton Ray Johnson, Clem Johnson and Billy Ray (Blacky) Johnson; granddaughter-Nancy Johnson; and great-grandson, Luka.

Survivors who will miss him dearly include his daughter-Barbara Coldiron; son-Glen Meyer; brothers-Stan and Tom Harmon and Thomas Johnson; sisters-Anita Leonard, Juanita Morena, Lola Smith, April VonHolt, and Alice Landeros; 4 grandchildren-Nicholas Meyer, Thomas (Lisa) Johnson, Robert Johnson Bierman and Eric (Morgan) Presnell; 6 great-grandchildren; ex-wife-Barbara Meyer; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; and family and friends in Ohio.

Funeral Service:  11 a.m., Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Bram Funeral Home, Hamilton, MO.

Visitation:  1 hour prior to the service, from 10 to 11 a.m., on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at the funeral home.

Interment:  Mt. Washington Cemetery, Independence, MO.

Friends may call from 1 to 5 p.m., on Monday, February 24, at the funeral home.