Howard Johnson Sr.

Howard (Chuck) Johnson, Sr., 75, of Gladden Drive, Lincolnton, N.C., passed away Friday, November 13, 2009 at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory, N.C. Born March 29, 1934 in Botetourt County, Va., he was the son of the late Reuben Edward Johnson and the late Della Susan Williams Johnson. Mr. Johnson was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, a sister and three brothers preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Helen Johnson of the home; two sons, Harry Johnson of Fayetteville, N.C. and Doddle Johnson of Astro, Florida; three daughters, Jo Ann Broughman of Troutville, Carolyn O'Quinn of Fincastle, and Donna Arnold of Lincolnton, N.C.; two sisters, Pete Simpson of Fincastle and Lucille Baird of Salem; 14 grandchildren; and 11 greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 17, 2009 in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday, November 16, 2009 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Botetourt Funeral Home, 14920 Lee Highway, Buchanan (254-3000). Please visit www.burkemortuary. com to register your condolences. Burke Mortuary of Maiden, N.C. and Botetourt Funeral Home of Buchanan is serving the Johnson Family.