Johnny Edward Echart

Johnny Edward Echart, 76, passed away April 23, 2018. Johnny was born in Dallas, TX on January 7, 1942 to HJ and Margie (King) Echart. He graduated from Bryan Adams High School in 1960. He served 4 years in the Air Force stationed in Minnesota and Puerto Rico. On March 4, 1965, he married the love of his life, Mary (Owen) Echart and was married to her until her untimely death in 1985. He worked for the Ford plant in Dallas until its closure and then as a Dallas Park Policeman. He later owned his own construction company. Johnny was a family man at heart. His happiest times were spent surrounded by family. He loved watching westerns (especially John Wayne movies), Family Feud, and Tom & Jerry! He is survived by his 4 children, Kari Fields (Ron), Darren Echart (Sue), Cheryl Myers (Dane), and Holli White, 7 grandchildren, Jaime, Ryan, Ashley, Jonathon, Morgan, Jacob, and Cason, 3 great grandchildren, Shanden, Owen, and Jaydon, and many extended family members. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary, granddaughter, Lauren, and his parents.