Johnny McBrayer

JOHNNY EUGENE MCBRAYER

AKA “CHILI MAC”

SUNRISE: 7-1-1957

SUNSET: 9-25-2026

Johnny Eugene McBrayer, aka Chili Mac, age 69, born July 1, 1957, in Clinton, Oklahoma to John Walter McBrayer and Dolly Dimple McBrayer, passed away September 25, 2026 in Springfield, Missouri.

Johnny spent his early childhood in Clinton, and Elreno, Oklahoma, where he graduated from Elreno High School. Johnny spent a couple of years in the United States Army where he was stationed in Lawton, Oklahoma. After returning from Lawton, Oklahoma, he started his working career: Trotter's BBQ, Solo Cup Factory, and the Baking and Food Industry in Springfield, MO.

Johnny was a “straight forward kind of guy”. He also was a “Protector of his family”. He loved to eat and his favorite was Oreo cookies, Salami and Cheese. He loved playing Dominoes with his Brother Cecil, Uncle Charlie, and Cousin Alfonzo, every Tuesday and Thursday, and Saturdays, of course, for “Money”. Those closest to him called him “Chili Mac”, “Poppi”, “Cookie Monster”, “Pillsbury” and he was also known as “John Boy”. He loved Life and Lived it to its Fullest to the Very End. He will be greatly missed and cherished by all those who loved him.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, John Walter McBrayer and Dolly Dimple McBrayer, grandparents: Ora and Lillie McBrayer, Tommie Parker Evans, Sr. and Bertha Beatrice Evans., (his wife) Tina Marie McBrayer, as well as, uncles, aunts, and cousins.

His legacy will be remembered through his Son Anthony McBrayer, brother Cecil McBrayer and wife Rosemary, sisters Carolyn McBrayer and Friend Nate McMurray, Sonya Thompson (Squaw) and Christina McBrayer and Fiance Leonard (JR) Alexander, Granddaughter Tianna McBrayer and (3) beautiful children, Niece Dennoyer Robinson and (2) beautiful children, CJ McBrayer, Wife Rochelle and (2) beautiful children, Nephew Matt McBrayer, Nephew Jalen Israel and (3) beautiful children, Niece Latasha (McBrayer) Johnson and Husband Jerry, Niece Chavon Thompson and (3) beautiful children, along with Niece Chaterra Thompson and (2) beautiful children. Johnny is also survived by many aunts, uncles and a host of nieces and nephews, cousins, and countless others whose lives were touched by him.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.