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Kenneth Johnson Obituary

Johnson Kenneth R. Johnson, age 54, went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on November 11, 2015. He is preceded in death by parents SSGT. Marvin J. Johnson and Willa Mae Johnson. Kenneth was born in Italy on March 16, 1961. He leaves behind his siblings, SGT. Thomas (Jody) Grace of Columbus, OH, SSG. Marvin (Carla) Johnson Jr. of Tacoma, WA, Cheryl (Byron) Glason, SFC, Steven (CPT. Victoria) Johnson all of Columbus, OH, MSG. Linda (Roderick) Fairchild and Calvin Ford of Texas; nieces and nephews, Andrea and Danielle Glason, Chandra and Christian Grace, Cierra Randle Fairchild, Aaron and Zachary Johnson, Ebone, Camree and Calia Ford; and a host of other family and friends. Special thanks to his caregivers and the Dungarvin staff. Visitation 6-7 p.m. Monday at COOK & SON-PALLAY FUNERAL HOME, 1631 Parsons Ave., with service following at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please send or bring a toy in honor of Kenneth that will be donated to children at a local elementary school, because he was born with Autism. Online guestbook at www.cookandsonpallay.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Nov. 12 to Nov. 13, 2015.

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Christine Rittenhouse

November 14, 2015

"Perhaps they are not stars in the sky, but rather openings where our loved ones shine down to let us know they are happy..."

Cheryl, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Christine Rittenhouse

November 14, 2015

"Perhaps they are not stars in the sky, but rather openings where our loved ones shine down to let us know they are happy..."
Cheryl, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

November 14, 2015

My condolences to your whole family! Pray God dispatch his angles around your family during your time of need!

The Byrdsong Family

November 14, 2015

Weeping may Endure for a night but JOY comes in the morning....... With our deepest sorrow in the loss of your brother Kenny, My families prayers are with you

November 13, 2015

We are so sorry for your loss! Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family!

The Nixon Family

Sue Newland

November 13, 2015

My sympathy to the family. May you find peace and comfort from cherrished memories, family and friends.

Sue Newland

November 13, 2015

My sympathy to the family. May you find peace and comfort from cherrished memories, love and support of family and friends

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