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Howard Johnson Obituary

FARMINGTON - Howard L. Johnson, 75, of Farmington passed away at 2:20 a.m. Monday, July 28, 2014, at UnityPoint Health-Methodist.

He was born on Sept. 17, 1938, in Hindsboro, Ill., to Virgil and Wilma (Draper) Johnson. Howard married his loving wife of 54 years, Kay Taber, on June 26, 1960, in Oakland, Ill. She survives.

Also surviving are three children, Kevin Johnson of Key Largo, Fla., Aana (Alex) Giftos of Glasford, Ill., and Ketra (David) Divet of Cape Coral, Fla.; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Donna Johnson of Hindsboro, Ill., and Dianna Lust of St. Peters, Ill.

Preceding him in death were his parents.

Howard was a funeral director for more than 30 years. He owned Anderson Funeral Home in Farmington, Ill., for 20 years, until he retired in 1997. He was actively involved in Rotary Club and the Moose Lodge for several years.

He was a graduate of Oakland High School and earned a degree in mortuary science from Worsham Mortuary College in Chicago.

He was a member of the Farmington United Methodist Church.

He loved to play golf and also liked playing cards at the Moose Lodge 1571. He also enjoyed playing with his grandchildren and watching his grandson play baseball.

Services will be 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 1, 2014, at Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Farmington, Ill. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today, July 31, 2014, at Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home. The Rev. Mike Huson will officiate. Burial will be at 4 p.m. graveside on Friday, Aug. 1, 2014, in Oakland Cemetery in Oakland, Ill.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Farmington Rescue Squad and/or the Farmington American Legion Post 140 Baseball Team for uniforms.

To view Howard's DVD or make online condolences, you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com.


Published by Peoria Journal Star from Jul. 30 to Jul. 31, 2014.
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Kay and family, so sorry to hear of Howard's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May your wonderful memories together give you some peace.

Jim and Chris Jewell

August 1, 2014

I love you and will miss you.


Little sis, Dianna

Dianna Lust

July 31, 2014

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

The Staff of Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home

July 31, 2014

Kay, so sorry to hear of Howard's passing. He was such a fun loving guy. Remembering all the fun times in Wisconsin and the cruises.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love, Peggy & Jim Rickard.

Peggy & Jim Rickard

July 30, 2014

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