Johnny Eugene Lutz, son of the late Eugene Otto Lutz and Katie Hall Aldrich, was born on October 20, 1962, in Goshen, Indiana, and departed this life on January 2, 2023, at his residence in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 60 years.

Mr. Lutz was a Veteran of the Missouri National Guard and had worked in residential construction. He enjoyed camping and fishing.

He is survived by his son, Steven Lutz of California; by his step-son, Terry Gordon Jr. of Morehouse, Missouri; by two step-daughters, Misty Conway of Dexter, Missouri, and Barbara Gordon of Morehouse, Missouri; and by two sisters, Belinda Crowley of Dexter, Missouri, and Kathleen Temple of Sikeston, Missouri.

Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, George Junior Smith, and Melvin Lee Smith.

Services will be planned at a later date.

Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.