Oliver Johnson

Oliver "Curley" Johnson, 90, of Big Spring, died on Tuesday, January 6, 2004, in a local nursing home. Graveside funeral services will be held at 2:30 PM Thursday, January 8, 2004 at the Fairmount Cemetery in San Angelo with Rick Cunningham, minister of 14th & Main Church of Christ, officiating.He was born on February 6, 1913, in San Angelo, Texas and married Nora Welch on December 25, 1933 in Hamlin, Texas. Mr. Johnson came to Big Spring in 1964 from Sweetwater. He owned and operated Curley's Studio.He was a member of the 14th & Main Church of Christ.Survivors include his wife, Nora Johnson of Big Spring; a daughter and son-in-law, DeeDe and Stanley Phillips of Big Spring; two granddaughters, Nora Gamble and husband, Clay, of Coahoma and Rachele Lebeda and husband, Brian, of Medford, Oklahoma; and five great grandchildren. The family suggests memorials to 14th & Main Church of Christ, 1401 Main Street, Big Spring, Texas 79720.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,