Earl Robert Johnson Jr.

1927 - 2008

"For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face; now I know in part, but then I will know fully just as I also have been fully known." (1 Corinthians 13: 12) Dr. Earl Robert Johnson Jr., of Roanoke, was ushered into Heaven on Tuesday, September 9, 2008, and now sees face to face the glory and majesty of his God and his Creator and beloved Savior, Jesus Christ. A celebration of his life will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 14, 2008, at Church of the Holy Spirit, 6011 Merriman Road, S.W., Roanoke, Va., with a family visitation to follow the service.
Born in Portsmouth, Ohio, on November 3, 1927, to the late Earl R. Johnson Sr. and Clara Gee Johnson, he grew up in Roanoke, Va., and graduated from Jefferson High School. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War and then attended the University of Virginia, graduating in 1950 with a B.S. degree in pre-medicine. He went on to receive his Doctor of Medicine Degree in 1954, also from the University of Virginia, and was president of his medical school class. While there, he met and married his most beloved wife of 53 years, Nancy Taylor Johnson. After an internship at the University of Virginia, he completed his residency at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, and returned to the University of Virginia for a fellowship in allergy. Returning to Roanoke, Earl maintained a solo internal medicine practice for over 40 years, and was loved and respected by his patients, hospital staff and fellow physicians. He was one of a rare breed of physicians who made house calls. Of utmost importance to Earl was his faith in and devotion to his Heavenly Father and his Lord Jesus Christ. Much of his spare time was spent in the study of God's holy Word and in sharing the gospel of salvation with others.
Left to cherish memories of his deep and abiding faith, unlimited lovingkindness, overwhelming generosity and infectious laugh are his wife, Nancy; sons and daughters-in-law, Chris and Rhonda Johnson, and Stephen and Elizabeth Johnson; daughter and son-in-law, Cathy and Alex Murray; and daughter-in-law, Genevieve Johnson. He was preceded in death by his beloved son, Keith Johnson; and his sister, Marjorie Johnson Walter. His memory will also live within his 10 grandchildren, Gabriel and new wife, Joy Johnson, Ruth Johnson, Christopher, Taylor and Meredith Murray, Adam, Margaret, Ryan and Laura Johnson, and Andrew Johnson.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Earl's honor and memory to Good Samaritan Hospice, 3825-A Electric Road, Roanoke, Va. 24018
TO GOD BE THE GLORY
Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131.