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Wallace Elmer Johnson (Wally)
Dec. 10, 1930 - Jan. 7, 2014
Resident of Antioch
Beloved husband of 46 years to Margueritta A. Johnson, caring father to Barbara Llewellyn (Don), Marquita Alvarado, Charles Dilley (Deidre), friend of Mary Canfield (Jay), Brother Kenneth Johnson (Mary). Wally had 7 Grandchildren 8 Great Grandchildren 1 Great Great Grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews.
Originally a native of Portland, Oregon - Wally was in the Navy and served on the carrier Oriskany during the invasion of Inchon in the Korean War. Discharge from the Navy brought Wally to Antioch in 1960 after a brief time living and operating a Chevron gas station in Martinez.
Wally was an independent business man who owned and operated Wally Johnsons Chevron from 1960 through 1976, the Little Corral from 1970 to 1978, and Andy's Self Serve from 1976 to 1992 at which time he retired.
Family and friends are invited to a viewing service at Higgins Funeral Home 1310 A Street, Antioch, CA on Monday Jan 20 between the hours of 10 A.M. and 1 P.M. A reception will follow at VFW, located on Fulton Shipyard Road in Antioch. In lieu of flowers please donate to your favorite charity.
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Dear Rita and daughters, I am so saddened and shocked at Wallys passing. Bridgehead Cafe will never be the same without the two of you there together. I will especially miss him on Fridays when he always ordered his Christian dinner. My love to you always!! From Kim, a waitress from Bridgehead Cafe.
Kim Greenlaw
January 20, 2014
Dear Ritta,
Jay and I are so sorry for your loss.
May Wally's soul be at rest and at peace. I believe very much that he loved you and that his life was much for the better for your being his loving wife.
Love,
-Mary-
Mary Canfield
January 17, 2014
Rita;I am very very sory to read of Wally's Passing.I just talked to him on the phone and he told me he he couldnot drive any more.he was a great friend,and will be sadly missed.God Bless
Mike Courtney
January 17, 2014
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