Stanford Johnson

Stanford Oren Johnson ABINGDON, Va. Stanford Oren Johnson, age 71, was called home to be with the Lord, Dec. 10, 2009, surrounded by his family. Mr. Johnson was born in Castlewood, Va., to the late Nat and Pearl Johnson. He was preceded in death by one son, Michael Johnson; three sisters, Mary Ellen Johnson, Thelma Irene Johnson and Lorraine Johnson. Survivors include his wife, Martha Johnson, Abingdon; one son, Greg Johnson and wife Tina, Abingdon; one daughter, Regina Kestner and husband Bryan, Abingdon; three sisters, Marie Salyer and husband Donald, Abingdon, Sandra Dorton and husband Russell , Castlewood, Elaine Helbert and husband Marvin, Castlewood; five brothers, Elmer Johnson and Bill Johnson, both of Castlewood, Ramond "Tiny" Johnson and wife Lucille, Castlewood, Marvin Johnson and wife Sarah, Castlewood, Jim Johnson and wife Mary, Bristol Virginia; six grandchildren, Lauren, Cameron, Leah and Campbell Kestner, Alex and Adam Johnson, all of Abingdon. The funeral service will be conducted Friday, Dec. 11, 2009, at 8 p.m. in the Farris Funeral Service Main Street Chapel. The family will receive friends Friday from 6 until 8 p.m. prior to the funeral service. The committal service will be conducted Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, at 11 a.m. in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. The procession will leave the funeral home at 10:40 a.m. for the graveside service. Pallbearers will be friends and family. Those wishing to express sympathy online or sign the guest register may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com Farris Funeral Service, Main Street Chapel, 427 Main St., Abingdon, VA is serving the Johnson family.