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Wesley Johnson Obituary
He was born on Jan. 6, 1943, in Chattanooga to Pauline Peden Johnson and Wesley Martin Johnson Sr. He graduated from the University of Tennessee, where he was a member of the Kappa Alpha Order, with a degree in engineering. He later earned a master's degree from George Washington University. While at UT, he met Sheryl Maxine Reagan Johnson, who would become his loving wife for 41 years. After graduation, he became a special agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. He retired after 30 years with the FBI, and he and Sheryl moved back to Tennessee. He was a member of the Church of Christ, most recently worshipping with the Hardin Valley Church of Christ.
Sheryl passed away in 2008 after a long illness, during which he was a loving and dedicated caretaker.
He is survived by his two sons, Scott Andrew Johnson and Steven Alex Johnson; their wives, Jennifer and Bonnie; grandchildren, Reagan, Mackenzie, Casey, Cameron and Andrew; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Caroline and Craig Polakowski; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Rex and Margy Reagan; and numerous cousins.
The family will receive friends in Hardin Valley Church of Christ from 5 to 6 p.m. Friday, July 5, with the funeral to follow at 6. A graveside service will take place at Oak Ridge Memorial Park at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 6. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Wes and Sheryl Johnson Memorial Fund, care of Hardin Valley Church of Christ, 11515 Hardin Valley Road, Knoxville, TN 37932. Weatherford Mortuary, Oak Ridge, is in charge of arrangements. An online guest book can be signed at www.weatherfordmortuary.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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July 17, 2013
I REMEMBER WHEN WE PLAYED BALL IN THE BACK YARD WES WAS SO FULL OF LIFE LUKE JOHNSON
July 13, 2013
Our deepest sympathy Wes was loved by all who knew him. Mike, Luke and Isabell Johnson.
Val McDonald
July 2, 2013
My deepest sympathy for your loss. He will join your Mom and be in pain no more. I worked for Wes from 1982-1986 and I learned much from him which assisted in my career development.
June 30, 2013
With deepest sympathy in the loss of your father. Have heard lots of nice things about Wes through my mother Dorothy O'Neal Webb.
Sincerely,
Gale Webb Hillis
June 28, 2013
My deepest sympathy to Scott and Steven in the death of Wes. I am a distant cousin who is related on Pauline's side of the family. I last saw Wes at John Peden's funeral in Brentwood not realizing that would be the last time I would see him. I hope you will look to God for stength during this time of bereavement. I am sorry I was unable to attend the visitation or memorial service. Garry Webb
Debbie Schug
June 28, 2013
My deepest sympathies to family and friends of Wes. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Wishing you strength in the knowledge he is happy and in a better place.
I worked for Wes from 1987 through his retirement and always noted his sense of humor and enjoyment of life and his deep love of his family.
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