J. Richard Johnson

J. Richard (Dick) Johnson, 92, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2009. A lifetime of service, Dick is remembered for his involvement with various organizations that spanned his adult life. He was a lifetime deacon at Vinton Baptist Church as well as being the Boosters Sunday School teacher at Bethany Christian Church of Roanoke. He was a member of Vinton Masonic Lodge # 204 A.F. & A.M., having recently received his 60 year Master Mason's pin. In addition, he had been a member of Odd Fellows Lodge # 248 in Stewartsville, since he was 18 years old. Dick retired from Norfolk and Western as a supervisor having worked at the railroad for over 37 years. Having taken up the sport of golf, Dick was a member of Blue Hills Golf Club. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vivian O'Neal and Irene Mae Johnson; a brother, Gilbert Johnson; his sisters, Ruth Brooker, Louise Spradlin and Edith Spradlin; and his first wife, Mildred "Smittie" Johnson. He is survived by his wife, Alice M. Johnson; daughters, Mildred J. Dotson and husband, James Dotson, Littleton, N.C., and Sandra J. Darchuk and husband, David Darchuk, Arnold, Md. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Christie Dotson Harrell, Amy Marie Darchuk and Laura Beth Darchuk; and greatgrandchildren, Gavin, Greyson and Emily Harrell. Funeral services will be held at Vinton Baptist Church 1 p.m. Tuesday, October 13, 2009, with Dr. William Booth and the Rev. Matthew Ricks officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. View Cemetery with Masonic Rites. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. Donations may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice, 2408 Electric Rd., Roanoke, Va. 24018. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 982-2221.