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Clifford JOHNSON Obituary
Clifford was a Navy veteran, serving from 1948 to 1954, and retired from Langley Air Force Base in 1975, as an Aircraft Mechanic. He was a member of Botetourt Masonic Lodge: AF and AM, No. 7, Gloucester and Loyal Order of Moose: Lodge No. 886, Gloucester. He enjoyed country music, NASCAR Racing, Redskins football and gardening, especially the large tomatoes he grew. He was a special man to everyone who knew him and will always be remembered.
He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 54 years, Miriam Johnson; son, Clifford L. Johnson Jr. and wife, Donna; daughters, Vicki Ellinger and Debra Ellinger; grandson, Joshua Adam Johnson; sister, Nannie Allen; brother, Lawrence Johnson; a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services, officiated by the Rev. Richard Whiteheart, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, at Union Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Gloucester Point Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, at Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester Point.
In memory of Clifford, contributions may be given to Abingdon Volunteer Fire and Rescue, P. O. Box 9, Bena, VA 23018; or Riverside Walter Reed Hospice, P. O. Box 1130, Gloucester, VA 23061. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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May 26, 2010
Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this tough time.
Shane & Michelle Harbert
Roger & Lisa Hornsby
May 25, 2010
Cliff will be remembered in our hearts as a gentleman who always had a kind word and a warm smile. In this time of sorrow we will keep his family in our prayers.
Glen and Frances Eads
May 25, 2010
I served with Cliff at Langley AFB. He was truely a great guy. I also worked with Cliff Jr at the Naval Weapons Station. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. May your memories help you through the days ahead.
Maury & Ciindy Carr
May 24, 2010
Mariam & Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, may the wonderful memories help keep you steadfast, Cliff was one of a kind and will always be remembered as a kid at heart.
Maury & Cindy Carr
Bill and Joyce Howell
May 23, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mike Hogge
May 23, 2010
Cliff and I have been pretty good freinds over the last 30 years and we've had some good times. I miss ya Ol' Buddy
Miriam and the Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you
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