Johnny M. Vigil

Johnny Michael Vigil was born July 29, 1957, in Kimball, Nebraska. He was the beloved son of Arthur and Dolores (Rodriguez) Vigil. He grew up in Kimball and graduated from Kimball High School in 1976, where he was active in wrestling and football. After high school, he attended WNCC, earning a degree in auto mechanics. Johnny worked at JK Chevrolet in Kimball for three years, he later worked with Everson Well Service, Liberty Well Service, and Arkie’s Well Service on workover rigs. Following his time in the oil service business, he later worked with Dave Shanaman, helping to trim trees, and later at GRI. He was known for his love of NASCAR and especially Dale Earnhardt, he knew the stats of every driver. Outside of work, Johnny enjoyed fishing and gardening and will be remembered for his hardworking nature and deep local roots.