Frank L. Johnson, Jr. of Coalinga passed away in Hanford on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at the age of 95. Frank was born in Coalinga and spent his whole life there. When he was younger he rode in the rodeos as a bullrider, saddle bronc and was a header in the team roping event. He traveled all over the valley and earned himself some championship buckles. Frank cowboyed for Crocker-Huffman Cattle Company. He was an operator for Fresno County and worked for L.D. Folsom. He started Bud’s Equipment and was proud to be an owner/operator. Frank retired in 2005.
Frank is survived by his 2 children: Frank L. Johnson, III of Coalinga and Judy Johnson of OR, 6 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren and 1 sister: Sally O’Conner of WA.