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Earl Johnson Obituary
74, of Dover died Monday, March 7, 2016 at Union Hospital.
Born July 21, 1941 in Somerdale he was a son of the late Robert and Mary Brannen Johnson. Earl served his country with the United States Marines. Following his military service, he was employed at the B & O Railroad and eventually retired from the Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad following a 34 year career. Earl loved all sports, he coached his sons with the Dover Little League program, enjoyed watching his grandchildren play and you could always find him rooting for the Browns, Cavs or Indians. In his spare time, he liked being outdoors and mowing his yard.
Earl will be sadly missed by his wife of 50 years, Marsha Fox Johnson, whom he married on July 17, 1965; sons, Steve (Lezlie) Johnson of Greentown, Troy Johnson of Dover, Tim (Kari) Johnson of The Woodlands, Texas; brothers, Jerry Johnson of Dover, Bill (Faye) Johnson of Mineral City; sisters, Roberta (Foster) Hicks of New Philadelphia, Anna Mae (Dale) Bailey of Georgia; grandchildren, Sean, Nathan, Evan, Sara and Matthew Johnson and many nieces and nephews.
Cremation has been entrusted to the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home and Crematory at Dover. Friends can call at the funeral home on Thursday from 6-8 pm. There are no services. Those wishing to express their fondest memories of Earl may do so by visiting the online obituaries and flowers link on the funeral homes website. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Earl Johnson
Bob Orr
March 10, 2016
Tim and Troy sorry to hear about your loss thoughts and prayers for you and your family
Gary Antonacci
March 10, 2016
May the Grace and Mercy of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ be with you. I had the pleasure of working with Earl at the W&LE. A great dispatcher and person work with. I was blessed to have known him.
Gloria Fox
March 10, 2016
Marsha and kids and grandkids...I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I think back on the fun I use to have teasing Earl...no one appreciated a joke or a gag-story more than him. He laughed to easily and was so much fun to be around. He was such a joyful and peaceful minded guy...I loved him....Love all of you..
March 10, 2016
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Tarry Yackey
March 10, 2016
Marsha,Troy,Steve & Tim, So sorry to hear of your loss. You have my deepest sympathy..
March 10, 2016
Marsha,boys,& family, all my sympathy to you. I knew Earl all my life. He was one of the Johnstown kids that grew up next door to my brother & I. He was ONE of the BEST kids. Bless you all. With Love Elaine[Locker] Murphy
Butch Fox
March 9, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda (Dean) Stewart
March 9, 2016
Marsha I was so sad to hear that you lost Earl. I wish I could be there to give you a hug. You know he is in a better place and not suffering. I wish you love and peace in these hard times.
He will be missed.
March 9, 2016
YOU WILL MISSED BY YOUR FRIENDS AT THE WHEELING LAKE ERIE. I AM HONORED TO HAVE WORKED WITH EARL AT THE WHEELING LAKE ERIE HE WAS A WONDERFUL DISPATCHER AND WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH HIS FAMILY. BARB KROTKY
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