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J. Johnson Obituary

J. Richard (Dick) Johnson, 92, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Saturday, October 10, 2009. Funeral services 1 p.m. Tuesday, October 13, 2009, at Vinton Baptist Church. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Oct. 13, 2009.

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Ashley Kendall O'Dell

May 9, 2025

I just got on here to thank you for being my friend...To the family thank you for letting me be Dick's friend it was one of the greatest privileges of my life.

October 15, 2009

Alice,
So sorry to hear of Dick's passing. Please know that I had the upmost respect and admiration for both of you as you gave so much to Bethany. I am saying a special prayer for you and your's. I am also praying that God would raise up other folks like yourselves that likewise work so tirelessly in His kingdom.
Rev Jim Rivers
First Christian Church Roanoke

October 13, 2009

Aunt Alice,
We are grieving with you over Uncle Dick. He will be greatly missed. He was faithful with his email ministry. His many words of wisdom will always be in my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Carol,Steve, and Emily

BETTY ANDERSON

October 13, 2009

Alice,
So sorry to learn of Dick's passing. I haven't seen you in awhile, but I had seen Dick last year at Dr. Teass's
office, he still remembered me and we had a nice chat. Take care and God bless you.

Kellie Perrington

October 12, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with Alice and the Johnson family. Never has anyone touched my heart more that Mr. Johnson. He taught me about life, love, faith, and friendship. I feel so blessed to have him and Alice in my life and will never forget him!

E. B. Austin Jr

October 12, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

October 12, 2009

Aunt Alice and Family,

I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Dick's passing. He was such a nice and true gentleman. He always had a smile on his face and a kind word. May God comfort you as only He can.
You are in our prayers, as I know you will miss him so much.

Much love, Michael and Karen Tosh

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