Wife Pleads For Husband's Return

By Ashli Sims, The News On 6

TULSA, OK -- The wife of a missing Tulsa businessman asks for your help in bringing him home.  Ray Johnson, Junior's wife found his car abandoned a week ago.  No one has heard anything from the father of six.  And, Tulsa Police suspect foul play.

It's been a week and police still don't know what happened to Ray Johnson, Junior.  His wife is now speaking out, because she wants the father of her children back.

Adriene Wherry says in eight years she's never had to worry about her husband, Ray Johnson.  In the last week, she's been plagued with nothing but worries.

"He gave me a kiss and said, ‘I'll be back in a little bit.'  And, I was like OK.  And, that was the last time I saw him," said Adriene Wherry.

Ray Johnson's car was found abandoned at his Turley business last Friday.  Police found blood inside the car and other clues make them suspect foul play.

"He likes to work and he ain't got nobody designated to do it. So, that's why I feel something is wrong. And, time is running out," said Ray's uncle, Johnnie Ball.

Bob Jones met Johnson through his work with the Salvation Army Auto Auction.  He says he's the kind of guy who'd give you the shirt off his back.

"He's also a good Samaritan to the people around him. He's helped a lot of people get in to cars. He's helped people who come out of our facility get into vehicles that didn't have much to work with," said Ray's friend, Bob Jones.

Adriene says Ray Johnson, Junior isn't just the owner of Straight Up Auto Sales and someone who reaches out to the community. He is also her Superman.  And, she wants her hero home.

"I just want him to come home. If anybody knows anything, I don't care who you are. I just want Ray back. I just want him to come home," said Adriene Wherry.

Adriene says her husband is the proud father of six, who works hard to provide for his family.  And, her babies are asking for him.

"This is something serious. This is something real.  This is not a case of a man running off and leaving his family cause he would never do anything like that," said Adriene Wherry. 

Police anyone with information on Ray Johnson, Junior's whereabouts to call Crimestoppers at 596-COPS.  The reward is now up to $15,000.

Adriene Wherry firmly believes Ray is still alive.

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