Monday, October 26, 2026

Johnie A. Fanning

Johnie A. Fanning, 79, of Lewistown passed away at 10:50 PM Friday October 23, 2026 at Graham Hospital in Canton.


He was born February 21, 1947 at Browning, MO; the son of Algie and Mary (Watson) Fanning. He married Terry (Bainter) Markley on October 22, 1994 at Little America. She survives. Also surviving are three daughters, April (Chris) Hummel of Lewistown, Wendy Dainty of Pekin, and Shelley (John) Hocking of Lewistown, nine grandchildren, Brittany (Corby) Taylor, Colin (Elli) Hummel, Ashley Economos, Zain Dainty, Blain Myers, Jake Myers, Ella Spratt, Lauren (Tyler) Marsh, and Elise Hocking, and seven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, and three sisters.


Johnie worked at the former Ashland (Sherex) chemical plant now known as Evonik as a master mechanic for over 36 years. He was a member of the South Fulton Tractor Club. Johnie enjoyed restoring John Deere tractors and carpentry projects. He was a perfectionist at both.


A graveside service and burial of ashes will be held at 12 noon Friday October 30th at Oak Hill Cemetery at Lewistown with Pastor Kevin VanTine officiating.  A meal will follow the service at the Lewistown VFW Post. Memorial contributions may be made to Lewistown VFW Post 5001 ladies auxiliary. Online condolences may be made at henrylange.com.

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