John Johnson

John "Johnny" Johnson, age 85, passed away on Friday, December 10, 2010 at the Charles George VA Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Johnny Johnson, Sr. and Eva Fox Johnson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Wiley, James, Billy and Bobby; and two sisters, Pauline and Ruth. Johnny was a United States Navy veteran who served his God and his country during World War II in the Pacific. He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather and had a great sense of humor. Johnny was a hard worker who would help anyone who needed him. He loved the outdoors such as hunting, fishing, and gardening. Johnny shared his vegetables with everyone. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Edith Overman Johnson; two daughters, Yvonne Johnson Gold (John), and Coleen Johnson Blaylock (David); one brother, Jack Johnson; four grandchildren, Chasen and Tygue Gold, and Katie and Aslee Blaylock; and one great-grandchild, Kai Gold. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 14, 2010 in the Canton Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the Reverend Jeremy Cagle officiating. Burial will follow at Morning Star Cemetery.

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