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WILLIAM JOHNSON Obituary
WILLIAM EDWARD JOHNSON TSgt., USAF (Ret.) "Johnny" (Age 86)
On Monday, December 18, 2017, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved father of Kesha (Samuel) Maury and Kimberly (Matthew) Kavanagh; grandfather of Grace, Frances, and Samuel Maury III, Mackenzie, Jackson and Natalie Kavanagh. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Thursday, December 21, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Interment at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 230 East Ohio St., Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60611 or www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org WWW.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.COM
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Joseph Ray
January 16, 2018
I have known Johnny as a brother-in-law and friend since 1970. He was always kind, considerate and respectful of others. He had a cheerful personality with a good since of humor. Johnny shared a special relationship with me due to our long years of military service and retirement from the military. In mid August of 1977 upon completion of a 3 year tour of duty in West Germany, I was transferred to Fort Meade for separation and retirement effective September 1, 1977. Johnny and his wife, Edna C. Johnson provided me and my family with housing and transportation during this critical transition period. I will be eternally grateful for their kindness. During my last visit with Johnny at the Friends Rehab Center in Sandy Spring, Johnny addressed me as his friend, thanked me for visiting, shook my hand and said good-bye. Good-bye my friend. Thank you for your long and dedicated service to your country and Rest in Peace. Our Deepest Sympathy to the Johnson Family.
Joseph S. Ray Jr. and Florence M. Ray
Jeanne Wood
January 16, 2018
Andrea I know you will miss your time together gardening , cooking , and hanging with the Rat pack. Condolences to you and the family. Rest in peace Johnny.
Nathaniel and Mary Pollard
January 2, 2018
Johnny left this world and we all full of sorrow,every time we remember him we think about the wonderful moments of joy we shared and the many memories of a true friend that we dearly loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.Kim and Matt you and family is in our prayers.
Adrienne Butler
December 22, 2017
So sorry you're gone but will never be forgotten.
D L
December 22, 2017
I am sorry for your loss. May you find comfort and hope in God's Word the Bible during this most difficult time. Read the Bible daily.
Malcolm Morris
December 22, 2017
That infectious smile along with those words of wisdom will by sorely missed. My deepest sympathy to your family.
Sherry Cox
December 21, 2017
Summit Hills Garden won't be the same without you.
Melissa Eschman Breedlove
December 21, 2017
So much love to your family. I wish I could be there with you.
Lurena Turner
December 21, 2017
My condolences to the family.
Mattye Sanders
December 21, 2017
My deepest condolences to the family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Johnny was so wise and had such a wonderful sense of humor. Always so kind to me.
Thomas C JOHNSON Sr
December 21, 2017
I see my grandfather face in this photo of you. Your father was the late Joseph Thomas Johnson , my grandfather , my mom which is you last living sister Bertha F Johnson, 84 years young amen now it's jest her.My mother will miss you to you she was Rea and to her you were BIG SONY OR JUST SONY. To
My sister's and I it is always UNCLE SONY. TO MY COUSIN THAT I DON'T KNOW HOW YOU KNOW WE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY NOW TO START A DAY WITH SMILES getting to know that we have family there God has a beautiful plans for us that was in the dark is in light making a beautiful day to come
Kathleen O'Neill
December 21, 2017
My sincere condolences to the Johnson family.
December 20, 2017
He was a fun loving guy! will be missed! Angela Chamberlin from Topeka ks
Deborah Thompson
December 20, 2017
Johnny you will be missed thanks for all your support that you gave Fred and myself. Now you will join your dear friend. RIP.
December 20, 2017
We extend our deepest sympathy to you, the family.
Spanky and Dixie Henderson
Missouri
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