Johnnie B. Satchell, Jr.

On June 20, 1961, the late Zelma Owens and Johnnie B. Satchell, Sr., gave birth to a loving man and named him Johnnie B. Satchell, Jr. Johnnie B. Satchell, Jr., 58, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2019, at home while watching his favorite college team, the Baylor Bears. A memorial service will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 23, at First Baptist Church Waco and burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park A visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, November 22, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Johnnie was a loving and devoted husband, son, father, grandfather, and brother. He was born in Waco, Texas. He married Annette Satchell on October 22, 1983, and together they raised four beautiful girls, Kimeca Washington, Stephanie Satchell, Jeanette Satchell, and Samantha Satchell. Johnnie was a fan of all sports, but mostly liked basketball and football. Before his stroke, Johnnie worked at Brazos Electric Cooperative. He had many hobbies including coaching a Little League football team, reading the Bible, going to see Baylor football or women’s basketball games, and just enjoying time with his wife, daughters, and grandchildren. Johnnie loved helping so many people no matter what the situation was. He gave to those who needed the most. He enjoyed traveling and the outdoors. He did all he could and did so out of the gracious and love of his heart. Although he was not an official member of a church home, Johnnie enjoyed spending time with his Sunday school class at First Baptist Waco on Clay Street and enjoyed visiting Greater Saint Stephens and other churches around Waco. Johnnie is preceded in death by his parents and by his two sisters, Essie Satchell and Yvonne Satchell. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Annette; daughters, Kimeca Washington, Stephanie Satchell, Jeanette Satchell, and Samantha Satchell; adopted child, Josiah Washington; grandchildren, Angela Smith, Zariya Smith, Jayden Johnson, Dezmon Macy, Kha’Mya Macy, Imani Pertile, Jasmine Octavia Fletcher, John Fletcher, Jr., and Sophia Fletcher; great granddaughter, Diamonique Smith; brothers, Albert Satchell and wife, Deborah, William Satchell, Robert Wayne Satchell, Travis Burks, and Donald Burks; sisters, Juliete Satchell, Debra J. Satchell, and Sheryl Black; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Pallbearers will be Albert Satchell, William Satchell, Travis Burks, Donald Burks, Robert Wayne Satchell, and William Xavier Satchell. Honorary pallbearers will be John Fletcher, Sr., Melvin Washington, Jr., Brandon Watkins, Jeremy Washington, and Clifford Dobbins. Memorials may be made to the Satchell Family at 2326 Reuter Avenue, Waco TX 76708. The family invites you to leave a message or memory on our “Tribute Wall” at www.WHBfamily.com.