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Richard Johnson Obituary

Richard Blackburn Johnson, 81, passed away at his home Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. Rich lived in Lincoln Park, N.J., for 75 years before moving to St. Augustine. He retired as a construction inspector from Picatinny Arsenal in Dover, N.J., after 30 years of service. Rich was a lifelong, faithful member of the Catholic Church. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Rich was a sports enthusiast who enjoyed playing tennis and golf in his younger years and later played softball for the State of New Jersey in the Senior Olympics. Most of all he was a loving and caring husband, father and grandfather.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 47 years, Anne; son, Rick (Tammy), and four grandchildren, Ricky, Miles, Andrew and Ella, all of St. Augustine. A funeral Mass will be said at 10:30 a.m. on Monday at San Sebastian Catholic Church followed by a luncheon at the church. Richard will be interred at Jacksonville National Cemetery on Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. Flowers are gratefully declined. Those wishing may make a donation to Community Hospice of NE Florida or S.A.F.E. animal rescue.

Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park (www.craigfuneralhome.com) is in charge of the arrangements.

Published by St. Augustine Record on Mar. 1, 2013.
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The Coventry family sends their love and sympathy to Anne and family. Rich was a joy to know for over 50 years and I will always remember his echoing laughter and his long stories. He was caring, generous, patient and he deeply loved his family. He was part of our wedding party in 1961 and a pallbearer at my husband's funeral in Feb. 1994 and always an important part of our family. He will be missed. Rest in peace my friend. The Coventrys

Linda Coventry

March 2, 2013

Rick, Tammy, and Andrew

We are keeping you guys in our thoughts in prayers in this difficult time for your family.

Mike, Twila, & Colton Powers

March 1, 2013

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