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Paul Johnson Obituary

JOHNSON Rev. Paul V. Johnson, age 79, departed this life on Feb. 21, 2008. Preceded in death by son Michael, grandson Brandon, parents Rev. and Mrs. G.C. Johnson, brother Meredith. Survived by wife, Jeannie (married almost 58 years); son, Stephen (Rebecca); and daughter, Paula (Larry) Anderson; brother, Dr. Owen (Joyce); and sister, Lois (Paul) Dean; four grandsons, Eric, Ian, Stephen, Ryan; and one granddaughter, Shannon; former daughter-in-law, Brenda (Bryan) Feathers; two aunts, beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Served in Marines; graduated from Asbury College; ordained in C.C.C.U., pastored a church, sang in a religious quartet and was a member of the North Church of Christ in Christian Union. Family company G.C. Johnson and Sons built churches for 25 years in Ohio and neighboring states. After retirement, he was employed as a housing inspector for the city of Columbus and was a greeter for Walmart. Visitation Sunday 2–6 p.m. at the O. R. WOODYARD NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 2990 Bethel Rd. Service to be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the North Church of Christ in Christian Union, 5600 Karl Rd., with visitation one hour prior. Dr. Robert Cline officiating. Burial to follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Brandon Johnson Scholarship Fund, c/o Meadow Park Church of God, 2425 Bethel Rd. "Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries"

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Feb. 23 to Feb. 24, 2008.

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Glenn and Jeanie Blakeman

February 25, 2008

Remembering Paul brings tender
memories to our hearts. He was
always kind and affirming and
brought a sense of joy when you
when you saw him. We are sadden-
ed with you. Jeanie you are in
our prayers...

Mel Truex

February 25, 2008

Our sympathy to all of you. We did not hear about Paul's passing until late Sunday evening. We are unable to attend services. Be assured of our prayers.

Mel and Sally Truex

TRACY AKERS

February 25, 2008

PAUL YOU WILL BE MISSED!! YOU WERE SOMEONE VERY SPECIAL WHO TOUCHED MY HEART IN MANY WAYS YOU WILL NEVER KNOW. THANKS FOR BEING SUCH A GREAT PERSON! THANKS FOR ALWAYS HAVING A SMILE ON YOUR FACE EVEN WHEN YOU DIDNT FEEL GOOD! THANKS FOR MAKING ME SMILE WHEN YOU CAME TO SEE DR. MOFFA! I HAD A PLEASURE OF GETTING TO KNOW YOU AND TAKE CARE OF YOU. YOU WILL BE MISSED! SEE YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE SOMEDAY! HEAVEN WILL BE BLESSED TO HAVE YOU!!!

Ray Sunkel

February 24, 2008

As Christians we are deeply saddened by the hole left in our hearts by the loss of a dear friend husband and father. Yet there is reason to rejoice because our grand reunion is coming.
Pastor Ray Sunkel
Westside Chapel CCCU Newark Ohio

LENADAB BACKUS

February 24, 2008

JEANIE AND FAMILY, MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME. GOD IS WITH US AND WILL CONSTANTLY SUBSTAIN US. LOVE IN CHRIST LENADA (NEIGHBOR OF YOU MOM AND DAD)

Walter and Fleita Snyder

February 24, 2008

Dear Jeanne,
You and your family are in our prayers.
Love,
Rev. Walter and Fleita Snyder (Lois' friends and Dick's mother and father).....

John Hockersmith III

February 24, 2008

May God bless and give strength now and forever. My prayers are with you.

G. Richard Cartwright

February 24, 2008

We extend our warmest sympathy, and may His comfort be yours as we will be remembering you and yours.

Don & Brenda Reams

February 24, 2008

You are in our thoughts and prayers. Please accept our condolences.

kay lundt

February 24, 2008

Our much loved Paul is singing with the Angels now.
Much love the:
Rusty Lundy family

George Thompson

February 23, 2008

God Bless you.

Tom and Jackie Amlin

February 23, 2008

A great man and a dear friend. I will always remember Paul as a consistant Christian with a great smile and a genuine laugh. He will be missed untill we get there too.

Burnis Bushong

February 23, 2008

We will be praying for all the Johnson family during this difficult time.

Burnis and Thelma Bushong
(Avon Park, FL)

Rev. James & Sandi Donnally

February 23, 2008

You are in our thoughts, prayers, and upon our hearts in this time of loss. May the Lord, the God of all comfort, comfort you and yours in the love of Christ, our Lord and Saviour.

Roger McDaniel

February 23, 2008

Paul's cheerful smile and kind spirit will be sadly missed at Campmeeting each year. Heaven must be a happier place with his entering there, even if we are sad for a time. I trust that all those who knew him are seeking to serve the Lord Paul loved, and anticipating the morning when we, like Paul, come face to face with that kind Saviour. Our prayers are with Jeannie and the family. Maranatha.

Roger, Dawn, Timothy and Bethany McDaniel

Dick and Dixie Snyder

February 23, 2008

Paul (Mr. Johnson) was a kind and loving person that will be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Randy Anderson

February 23, 2008

Jeannie and family,

Our best wishes to you in this time of sorrow. I have always appreciated Paul and how he lived his life. May God bless your family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lana Gregory Hollenback

February 23, 2008

My condolences to you and the family. We grew up at Reeb Ave Church of Christ in Christian Union in the South end of Columbus. Our prayers are with you and the family at this time.

Pastor & Mrs Bruce Viar

February 23, 2008

Sorry we are unable to attend viewing or funeral. You are in our prayers.

Donna Wright

February 23, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family - Uncle Paul has always held a special place in our hearts and will never forget how he supported our family when we lost our father (Jack Carter).
We love you all-Donna,Heather,&Brooke

Kay Lundy

February 23, 2008

We know that our much loved Paul is singing with the Angels now
Love: The Rusty Lundy family

Don seymour

February 23, 2008

Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your precious loved one and our good friend. Our love and prayers are with you.
Don and Betty Seymour

Rev GR & Becky Niver

February 23, 2008

We trust through the Holy Spirit, God is conforting you. You are in our prayers.

Charma Mathias

February 23, 2008

I have many happy memories of Paul Vernon and his joyful personality. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Rev. Bill and Kathleen Price

February 23, 2008

Jeanie and family, our prayers go out for you at this sad time, Bill and I share your grief. God Bless and keep you.

Hansel and Jan Rhodes

February 23, 2008

Jeannie, Steven & Becky, Paula and Larry. We were so saddened by seeing Paul Vernon's obituary in the Dispatch. We have so many family fond memories. We sure wish we could be there with you, but our prayers are certainly with you all. May the Lord's comforting arms uphold you and the family.

Christene Martin

February 23, 2008

My heart and sympathies go out to Jeannie and the entire family. Paul was such a wonderful person and was loved by so many, including my family, and was a great neighbor to us. He earned the title of "Grandpa Paul from my daughter Stephanie and she loved and adored him and he was a great substitute grandfather to her. He will be missed so much by those who had the privilege to have known him. But at the same time, Heaven must truly be rejoicing in receiving him into their presence. He is at peace and lived a full and model life for other to follow in his footsteps. God Bless You all.

Lewis Wickline

February 23, 2008

I'm going to miss you boss!!!

Joy (Sissy) Duty(Luther)

February 23, 2008

Dearest Jeannie,
I am so sorry to read about Rev. Paul. I will never forget when I called him to come and sit with our family (Myrtle Luther's children) on Christmas Eve. Mother fell out of bed and hit her head on the heater and was in a coma at the University Hospital in 1974.. He never hesitated to come even though it was Christmas Eve. He was such a gentle man and we loved him dearly.. now he is walking and talking with Jesus..
MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS are with you and the family at this time.

Wayne & Marta Voshell

February 23, 2008

Our love and prayer go out to your family at this time.

Patrick & Florence Bawer

February 23, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. May the memories of your loved one bring you peace and comfort in the days ahead.

Mavis Edwards

February 23, 2008

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Duane & Sharon Lehman

February 23, 2008

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

Debbie Carter Lemke

February 23, 2008

I was so sorry to hear about "Uncle" Paul. He and "Aunt" Jeannie were an incredible influence and source of support through out my life since early childhood. You could always count on Uncle Paul for a smile, a prayer, and a word of encouragement in the best and worst of times. He will be missed but has left such a legacy to all who knew and loved him.

Heather Church

February 23, 2008

Aunt Jeannie, was so sad to hear about the passing of Uncle Paul. He was an amazing man. With such a big heart. I will never forget him and his little wined-up car!

Greg and Darlene Anderson

February 23, 2008

To the Johnson Family:

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your Husband, Father and Grandfather. He was a great man who loved God and always had a smile on his face. You all have wonderful memories of all the good times you had and most importantly, what it was he stood for. We are praying for all of you.

Greg and Darlene Anderson

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