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Neil was born in Haywood, West Virginia and grew up in Masontown, Pennsylvania before moving to Akron. He graduated from Central High School and then enlisted in the U.S. Navy and proudly served his country during the Korean War. He worked in both accounting and production for the Ohio Edison Company for over 35 years. Neil had a great sense of humor, was an avid golfer, and he enjoyed his friends in the Stow Senior Golf League and kept things running smoothly. Neil enjoyed his time in the Akron Jaycees, as band booster president, and chaperone for the Field High Royal Gardsmen and Defensive Driving Instructor for the National Safety Council. Some of his fondest memories are his time with the Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps, traveling the country selling items from the souvenir stand and listening to the corps play "Autumn Leaves". He was a Bluecoats Hall of Fame Inductee, as well as Drum Corps International Volunteer of the Year, and inducted in 2011 to the Canton Police Boys Club Hall of Fame. Neil's biggest passion was volunteering with the Boy Scouts of America and serving as Chief Campmaster at Camp Manatoc. He was very proud of starting a museum at Camp and hoped his legacy there would be a lasting one.
Neil was preceded in death by his parents, Ira Ray Johnson and Grace Spoerndle; daughter, Dorothy Markuson; brother, Jay Johnson; and sister, Betty LaVerne Johnson. He will be deeply missed by his friend of 55 years, Iva L. Johnson; daughters, Shirley (Howard) Merritt, Charlotte Johnson, Nancy Johnson, Tracy Johnson; sister, Sally (Angelo) Antognoli; brother, Leslie (Carole) Johnson; and grandchildren, Lynne, Lisa, Hope, Jacob, Matthew, Michael, Megan, Bree, Summer, and Rocky; five great-grand-children; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Thursday, October 11 from 5 to 7, followed by a 7 p.m. funeral service, with Dr. David Rice officiating, at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd. Interment will take place at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery on Friday at 10 a.m. Procession will form at Newcomer Funeral Home at 9 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made for "Neil's Museum", payable to the Great Trail Council, 1601 South Main St., Akron, OH 44309, Attn.: Jim Shimko, or the Justin T. Rogers Hospice Center, 3358 Ridgewood Rd., Akron, OH 44333.
To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.Newcomer Akron.com. (NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 330-784-3334)
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Memories and Condolences
for Neil Johnson
Jr. Patterson
October 16, 2012
Many good memories going golfing in Mrytle Beach.......R.I.P. Niel
Tracy Johnson
October 15, 2012
Thank you all for your kind words. I miss my pop so much. Your support is greatly appreciated by the family.
Dave Miday
October 15, 2012
I have had the honor of knowing Neil Johnson for the last 24 years, both on a professional level and a personal level. Neil has been a volunteer here at The J Babe Stearn Community Center (Canton Police Boys Club) for the past 24 years. He has been the bedrock of our financial data process. Above and beyond his volunteerism I've had the privilege of knowing him on a personal level especially golf. We traveled to Myrtle Beach, SC numerous times. Neil will be sorely missed by all of us here at The Stearn Center. Our deepest condolences to his family and friends.
Kevin Czajka
October 12, 2012
Neil you will be greatly missed. It will not be the same not having you walking in on a Saturday morning and sharing some of your great collections in the Museum with all of us.Thank you for all you have shared with myself and my son Mike. You may be gone but you will not be forgotten.
Josh
October 11, 2012
Thanks to Neil I have gained more passion for the Manatoc Scout Reservation. He gave me my start in the camp museum. He will be missed. His legacy will live on at Camp Manatoc.
Gina Fox
October 11, 2012
From the whole staff at Dr. Kieo Pung, You will be deeply missed by all of us, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this sad time. We have great memories of all the scout stories ,and most of all for your kindness.... Awhile ago Mr. Johnson gave me a wooden, fifty cent size chip that recoginized 40 years of service with the campmaster corps, from that day I have carried that in my wallet,Thank you Mr. Johnson for a piece of something that meant so much to you. I will always have that to remember you by. May you rest in peace knowing that you did so much for others,and will be missed my so many.
From all of us at the office,
Sincerely,
Dr.Pung,Gina,Jayme,Brandy,Jessica,Jeanne,Ashly, Amanda
The Staff of Newcomer Funeral Home
October 11, 2012
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
MARY LOU BENNER
October 10, 2012
I AM A FRIEND OF NEIL'S SISTER SALLY ANTIGNOLI. I DID NOT KNOW NEIL BUT IF HE WAS ANYTHING LIKE SALLY HE WAS A GIVING, LOVING PERSON. I AM SURE HE WILL BE MISSES GREATELY.
Ed McCabe
October 10, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Chris Bergdorf
October 10, 2012
Thanks Neil for all you did for the Manatoc Scout Reservation and Thanks for all he did for me personaly. You will live on in our youth for years to come. His hard work and dedication will be greatly missed. your deals from marc's will be missed. His 5 dollar hats and indian blankets will be missed. Hope they have a Gator up there Neil.
Rick Misanko
October 10, 2012
My sincerest condolences to the entire Johnson family. Neil was a very dedicated scouter and we will miss you. The Camp Manatoc museum and all that you have done for Scouting will be your legacy. May you rest in peace.
SALLY & ANGELO ANTOGNOLI
October 10, 2012
REST IN PEACE NEIL. GIVE ALL OUR LOVED ONES WHO WERE WAITING FOR YOU A HUG FOR US. LOVE SALLY AND ANGELO.
Bob Hubbard
October 10, 2012
To the Johnson family:
I am sorry for your loss, Neil was a great Scouter and we owe him so much for keeping the traditions and history of Camp Manatoc alive. We will all miss him and so much knowledge of the Camp will be lost. His memory will live on in the museum.
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