Howard Johnson

Howard Clark Johnson Naples, FL

Howard "Clark" Johnson, 81, of Naples, FL died June 14, 2010. Born July 19, 1928 in Columbus, OH, he was the son of the late Howard P. and Esther Johnson. Clark was a 1946 graduate of Columbus West High School.

He served in the U.S. Army as an airborne paratrooper stationed in Japan from 1946 to 1948 during the post war occupation. After his return home, he served in the National Guard and was recalled to service during the Korean Conflict. He was honorably discharged in 1957.

He proudly served the Columbus Fire Dept. for 25 years. He retired from the Naples Daily News after 15 years of service. Clark was a life member of the VFW where he served as commander of Post 3441 in Columbus. He was also a member of the Unity of Naples Church. He has now transferred to "Unit 5" of the Fire Department.

He is survived by his ever loving wife of 42 years, Evelyn R.; son, Steven (Sadonia) of Naples; daughter, Catherine (Stephen) Davies of Ohio; stepson, George (Gloria) Foreman of OK; and sister, Phyllis Means all of Columbus; grandchildren, Tom (Brigitte) Foreman of Naples; Barbie (Jeremy) Daring of Lehigh, FL; Marie Foreman Johnson of KY; Tiffany Rivera of Seattle, WA; great grandchildren, Tommy, Dominic, DeLayna, Blake, Ny'Aizha, and Sayuri; nieces, Emily Means Jaynes of AZ; and Carolyn Means Krier, and Julia Means Harkin both of Columbus. Clark loved his God, his Family, and his country and will be deeply missed.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, June 22nd, 4:00 p.m., Fuller Funeral Home, 4735 Tamiami Trail East.

In lieu of flowers donations in Clark's memory may be made to Avow Hospice, Unity of Naples, 2000 Unity Way, Naples, FL 34112 or AmVets Post 23, 2727 Bayshore Drive, Naples, 34112.

For online condolences, visit www.fullerfuneralhome.com

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