RICHARD COURTLAND JOHNSON

JOHNSON, RICHARD COURTLAND - age 56, of Anchorage, Alaska, passed away at home on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2014. Richard was born in Duluth, Minnesota on April 1, 1958. Moving to Maryville, Tennessee, in 1970, Richard graduated from Everett High School in 1975 and entered the USN shortly after. Richard moved to Alaska in 1980, where he married Karen Roberts of Dillingham, Alaska. Richard was the proud father of Karen's children, Michael and Britni Carty, and their own Rikki and Olivia. Richard moved his family to Anchorage, Alaska, in 2007 where he worked as a construction manager, played hockey, and enjoyed his family. Richard's life changed in 2013 when he was diagnosed with brain cancer. He fought hard for 14 months with a positive mind set to the end. In Alaska, Richard is survived by his wife, Karen, their four children, relatives, and friends. In Tennessee, Richard is survived by parents, JB and Sylvia Johnson; brother, Thomas Johnson; sister, Cynthia Manis; sister, Tamara Sturm; their families, relatives, and friends. A memorial service will be held at Saint Paul Lutheran Church, Maryville, Tennessee on Sunday, May 4, 2014, at 2:00 PM.