Michael Johnson

Michael A. Johnson NORFOLK - Michael A. Johnson, 64, died of cancer at his home Nov. 4, 2010. Michael was born in Louisville, Ky., and spent much of his adult life in Boston, moving to Norfolk four years ago. He was a graduate of Brown University and received a master's degree in accounting from Northeastern University. He was a Certified Public Accountant and worked for several firms throughout his career. He had recently taught accounting at local colleges. Michael was the son of the late Carl E. and Kathleen N. Johnson. He is survived by his wife, Ellen; and three sisters, Kathleen of Gainesville, Fla., Bowie and her partner Mary Ann of Braintree, Mass., and Ruth Smolnik and her husband Mark of Claremont, N.H. He will be missed by Ellen's family, his nephews, his niece and many cousins and friends. Michael was a master gardener and sports lover. Despite leaving Boston, he remained an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan. Michael spent much time over the past four years at his vacation home in Kitty Hawk, N.C. A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, in St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 1009 Graydon Ave., Norfolk, by the Rev. John Rohrs. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cancer Care Foundation of Tidewater (CCFOT) www.ccfot.org or to "Michael's Garden" The Williams School , 419 Colonial Ave., Norfolk, VA 23507. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel, is handling the arrangements.