Howard Eugene Johnson, 87, of Poca, formerly of Sod, died Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington.
He served in the U.S. Army and Air Force during WWII, Korean, and Vietnam Wars.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Freda Hughes Johnson, his parents and five siblings.
Howard is survived by two daughters: Wanda Sue (Rickey) Wade of Yawkey; Lisa Hanson of St. Albans; two sons, Harold (Rhonda) Johnson of Palm Coast, FL; and John Johnson of Poca. Nine grandchildren: Denise Brink, Yvonne Johnson, Chandra Clark, Jason Wade, Jeremy and Michael Johnson, Jessica Klotzbach, Jennifer Snow and Sarah Hanson; and 18 great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be at 3:00 pm Sunday, January 15, 2012 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Dwight Priestley officiating. Burial will follow in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey with Military Graveside Rites conducted by the Alum Creek VFW Post 4768. Family and friends will gather from 1 – 3 pm Sunday prior to the service at the funeral home.
Harry & Boys,
I am truly sorry about the loss of your dad and granddad. I pray that you can rely on many happy memories to help you through this time. We are sorry that we did not get to come to the funeral. You are in our prayers.
Lisa, I am truly saddened by the loss of your father. My heartfelt prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time. If there is anything I can do for you, you know I am here for you. You are my work family and we take care of each other. Again, I am very sorry for your loss.