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Garnell Johnson Obituary
Garnell Richard Johnson was born on Feb. 3, 1959, in Hawthorne, Fla. He attended Hawthorne High School, where he received his high school diploma in 1977. He went on to serve his country with the U.S. Army for 26 years, where he received the rank of SSG.
Garnell enjoyed reading the Bible, playing the saxophone and spending time with his family.
Garnell Richard Johnson is survived by his parents, David and Elsie; his siblings, David Jr., Sheron, Melvin, Jacqueline, Neomi, Eleanor, and Leo; his wife, Judy; his children, Emmanuel, Samuel, Gennell, and Garnell Jr.; and his grandchildren, Emmanuel Stephen, and Donovan.
The funeral will take place at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 29, at Altmeyer Funeral Home, with the family receiving friends at 10 a.m. Interment with full military honors will follow at the Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans cemetery in Suffolk.
Arrangements are under the care of Altmeyer Funeral Home – Denbigh Chapel, 12893 Jefferson Ave., Newport News, VA 23608. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Katie Young
October 9, 2008
I also served with SSG Johnson in the 18th Field Hospital. One of my strongest memories is when we drove together to two weeks of training at Ft Gordon, GA in 1994 (or maybe it was 1993). He had worked and stayed up all night before we left, so instead of helping with the driving on the way to Georgia, he slept (and snored) all the way. However, after we had survived the Georgai heat and humidity, he drove most of the way back to Newport News. I will miss him, and keep your family in my prayers. (LTC) Katie Young
Lana Matthews
September 30, 2008
Garnell and I were in 18th Field Hospital together back in 2003. He was a great leader and a good friend. He truly will be missed. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
September 29, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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