Johnnie Franklin Naugle, 92, of Washington, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 22, 2025 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, IL with his daughters by his side.

He was born March 30, 1933 to Lottie (Smith) and Everett Naugle in Brixey, MO. He married Ethelene Stigall on July 4, 1956 in Hartville, Missouri. She survives in Washington, IL.

He is also survived by his children, Bob Naugle of Mountain Home, AK, Sandy (Bill) Mantle of Washington, IL, and Becky Naugle of Murphysboro, IL; his grandchildren, Jessica Naugle, Robert Naugle, Zachary (Stephani) Mantle, and Mickie (Bryan) Newby; 12 great grandchildren; his sisters, Sue Cole and Ima Jean Robinson; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Teresa Ingersol, Erma Powell, Opal Powell, Maxine McFarland; and his brother, Troy Naugle.

Johnnie was drafted into the army in 1953 and served in France two years before being honorably discharged. After serving in the army, he married and moved to Washington, Illinois to work at Caterpillar as an engine technician. He retired from Caterpillar after 36 years in 1989. After retiring, Johnnie enjoyed fishing, hunting with his beloved beagles, mowing grass and music. He was an excellent guitar player and could pick up any instrument and learn to play it in days. His children and grandchildren will miss the "hoedowns" with grandpa at the holidays. A faithful Christian and member of the Paris Avenue Church of Christ, he was often seen cutting grass at the church along with making other contributions. Johnnie was a kind man and dedicated to his children and grandchildren. He was a loving father who was always there for his children and could be seen in the stands rooting for them in baseball and softball. He enjoyed his grandchildren, often babysitting and taking them to and from school.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Ruby's Rescue and Retreat in McLean, IL.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 10:00 am at Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in Washington, IL. A visitation will be held an hour prior to service. Interment will take place at Glendale Cemetery in Washington where military honors will be held.