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Dee Johnson Obituary
He was born April 3, 1930, in Minneapolis, Minn. After a distinguished military career, which included stations in Hawaii, Italy and Turkey, he retired from the U.S. Army in 1968. Dee went on to a second career as a Computer Programmer with the U.S. Civil Service in Newport News, Va. His love of fishing led Capt. Dee to earn a captain's license from the U.S. Coast Guard and operate a fishing business onboard Reel Time Charters. Moving to Florida in 2002, Dee pursued his other hobbies of golf and computers.
He is survived by his loving family, including his wife, Gladys, and sons, Steve (Laurie) of Titusville, and Greg of Bedford, Va.
A memorial service with military honors will be conducted 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, at the Florida National Cemetery, in Bushnell, Fla.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made in Dee's honor to the American Heart Association, 1-800-242-8721. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dee Johnson
John Travis
September 16, 2008
Dear Gladys and family,
Mary Lane and I are very sorry to hear about Dee's passing from Leo....he was a very, very special person to me. I had the pleasure of serving with him in Hawaii and met you, Gladys, at several reunions and I know that Mary Lane enjoyed meeting you too. You will be welcome to visit us here in Asheville, of course. With our sincerest regards and sympathy, John and Mary Lane Travis
Fred Letzeisen
September 14, 2008
Dear Gladys,
My prayers are with you . Dee and I served together at Helamano , The Shack Rats will remember him in our prayers.
Fred and Angela Letzeisen
Karen Van Riper Martin, Cheryl Van Riper Walker, Ken Van Riper
September 1, 2008
Dear Gladys,
We were so sorry to hear about Dee. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy at this time. We have great memories of you both with our mom! We're thinking of you and your family.
Fred and Jackie Herstrom
August 31, 2008
Dear Gladys,
We were deeply sorry to hear about Dee. Please accept our sincerest sympathy. We will always remember our good times playing bridge.
Jack Van Riper
August 30, 2008
Dear Gladys,
I was sorry to hear of Dee's death. Please accept my deepest sympathy. We are thinking of you in this time of sorrow.
Jack & Joanne Van Riper
Pat Gorman
August 29, 2008
Dear Gladys,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of your wonderful husband. I know what a wonderful relationship the two of you shared. May God enfold you with His love and Peace. God Bless you and your family.
Pat Gorman
Janet Millard
August 28, 2008
Gladys, I am sorry to hear of Johnny's death. He was a bright addition to our PAA-MOW family. I remember you both at the dine around. We are all thinking of you in this time of sorrow.
Peter Granzeau
August 28, 2008
Dear Gladys: I'm deeply sorry to hear of Dee's passing. Surely, he will now be able to find the perfect boat he was searching for all the time we worked together! I enjoyed his ablity to have a story for every occasion, as well. My love to you and your sons.
Kathy Black
August 28, 2008
Dear Gladys, My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family in the loss of your husband. I hope you and he enjoyed your time together in Florida, an adventure in the journey of your marriage. I think of you often when I walk on Ridgewood Parkway. Kathy Black
Kathy Ames
August 28, 2008
Dear Gladys, I was so sorry to hear about Dee's passing.
I remember him always being ready to volunteer at PAA to help us out. I think of you often and will keep you in my prayers. Sincerely Kathy Ames / PAA
Judy Buchanan
August 28, 2008
Gladys and family: I recieved word of Dee's passing on the prayer chain for Denbigh Prebyterian Church. I am so sorry for your loss Dee was a fine man and we have misssed the both of you since you moved to Fla. I send my Christian love to you and your family and know that your friends at Denbigh Presbyterian Church are keeping all of you in our prayers. Just think Dee is "teeing" off now in heaven where every day is sunny warm and a great day for golf.
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