Alfred "Smiley" Johnson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on December 24, 2015. He was 78 and will be missed dearly by his wife Terri, daughters Deann and Christen, and the rest of his family and friends.

      Smiley was born in Butte, Montana, on May 22, 1937, the son of Dorothy Held Johnson and Henry Johnson.   He attended Butte schools and graduated from Butte High School in 1956.   He was a member of the Lifters Car Club and was known for his many nice cars, such as his '58 Chevy, which he always wished he had kept.   He was also a member of the Silver and Golden B's.

      On August 29, 1964, he married Carol Woodbury and had two daughters, Deann 'DJ' Johnson and Christen (Johnson) Jozovich, who blessed him with a grandson, Tyler Jozovich.   He and Carol later divorced, and he was then married to Terri Pressler on August 21, 1982 for the past 33 years.

      Smiley worked at many jobs building friendships along the way, including Montana Livestock, where he earned his nickname of "Smiley";   Lewis S. Cohn;   Newbro Drug;   Eddy's Bakery;   Tommy Williams;   and Lisac's Tire.   Because of these many jobs, he was well known in Butte for his smile and friendliness.   He retired from the Butte Water Company in 1998 after 30 years of service.   He was a member of the Laborer's Union Local 1334 and was also a member of the Butte Elks Club, where he played many handball games.   He was also a basketball MOA member for 15 years.

      He was an avid runner for most of his healthy life.   He enjoyed participating in pitching shoes with the Horseshoe Club.   He enjoyed many weekends at Canyon Ferry with his family.   Another trip that Smiley thoroughly enjoyed was with his daughters and family and friends to Hawaii in 1992.   A love of Smiley's were his favorite teams, the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Yankees.   He enjoyed a trip to Dallas in 2013 with his daughter DJ and wife Terri to see his team, the Dallas Cowboys, vs. DJ's team, the Pittsburgh Steelers.   He was happy that his team won in overtime!

      Smiley was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Dorothy;   his sister, Marta Mae;   mother and father-in-law Bud and Lorraine Pressler;   and brother-in-law Larry Pressler.

      He is survived by his wife Terri;   daughters Deann 'DJ' Johnson and Christen (Johnson) Jozovich and Jim Gilman;   grandson Tyler Jozovich and Tyler's father Jim Jozovich;   sister and brother-in-law Joyce and Ron Kuecks;   nephew and family Nathan, Nettie, and Makenna and Kade Kuecks;   niece and family Lara, Dan and Lexus, and Danika Murphy;   cousins Gunnar and Charlene Johnson and family;   aunt Joyce Held and family;   family friend Jennifer Rivers;   will be missed by his little buddy "Angus";   sisters-in-law Paulette Walter and Kathy Pedersen;   and brothers-in-law Buddy and wife Donna Pressler and Dan Pressler.

      Friends are asked to call at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Butte on Wednesday, Dec. 30, beginning at 10 o'clock and then to join with the family for services to be conducted at 11 with Rev. Dave Andersen officiating.   Interment will be in Mount Moriah Cemetery at a later date.

      In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Rocky Mtn. Hospice, Our Lady of The Rockies, or to The Butte Humane Society.   Smiley's family wishes to give special thanks to Dorothy and Peggy of Rocky Mtn. Hospice as well as the staff of Copper Ridge and Senior Solutions.

      Axelson Alternative Cremation is privileged to serve Smiley's Family.

      Express condolences at www.mtstandard.com.