Douglas M. Johnson

Douglas M. Johnson

Douglas Johnson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 15, 2010.
Johnson Douglas M. Johnson, 67, died Sept. 10, 2010 at his home. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Patsy Sanders Johnson, and his second wife, Ida Walls Johnson, his parents, Charlie and Ethel Johnson, brothers, Thomas Johnson and Harold Johnson, and sisters, Annie P. Davis, Virginia Beavers and Lydia Davis. He was a loving father, grandfather, uncle and father-in-law. He loved life in general, fishing and was a great craftsman. Survivors include two daughters, Laura and Eric Tenney of Abingdon and Karen and Donnie Thomas of Saltville; three grandchildren, Tori, Dalton and Gavin Thomas; stepson and stepdaughter, Rhonda Chapman and Jamey Brooks of North Carolina; brothers, Claude Johnson, Ed Johnson and Sam Johnson and wife, Loretta, all of Saltville; sisters, Betty Ashley of Glade Spring, Louise and husband, Ed Norris of Roanoke; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Sept. 14, at 2 p.m. at D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. James Gentry officiating. Family received friends from 7 until 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to drhendersonfuneralhome.com D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.

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Starla Hart

September 15, 2010

May god be with you and your family in this time of sorrow

Sheriff Fred Newman

September 13, 2010

Sheriff Fred Newman and the Members of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office would like to express their sympathy in the death of Douglas M. Johnson. If our Sheriff’s Office can be of assistance to you during your time of sadness, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sheriff Newman and Members of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office

Lisa Puckett

September 12, 2010

Claude and family,
We were so sorry to find out about Doug
He was a special person who loved the
Lord and the church. May God bless you
all at this time.
Calvary Bible Church,
Lisa Puckett, Bea Pennington,
and Linda Surber.

September 12, 2010

I went to High School with Doug and have many fond memories of sharing classes with him. May prayers are with all of you at this time of sorrow. Charlotte Call Overbay (Marion)

Charlie Totten

September 12, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Tim And Libby Dunn

September 12, 2010

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010

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