Wayne Alan Johnson passed away December 3, 2023. He was born April 2, 1964 in Arcata to Ron and Ilene Johnson.

Wayne grew up with his three brothers in Blue Lake and attended Arcata High School graduating in 1982. He began his career as a truck driver working for Joe Costa Trucking. He later worked for Trumble Backhoe before landing his position at Morris Logging, where he worked the last 14 years.

He is survived by Kelle Tomlinson, Kalie(Jeff) Isaacs, Colten(Nicole) Pelzel, and Kelsey Vaughn. Grandchildren Chloe and Cooper Isaacs, Carter and Crew Trimm. He was preceded in death by his mother Ilene Johnson and survived by his father Ron Johnson and brothers David Johnson, Jeff(Leanne) Johnson, and Greg (Kristie) Johnson, Nephew Dane (Mary) and Niece Casey (Christian) as well as Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. A special thank you to the Morris family and the many friends he made as a lifelong resident of Humboldt County for all their prayers and support.

A celebration of life will be held March 9, 2024 at the Moose Lodge in Eureka starting at 12 p.m.

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