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Stephen Johnson Obituary

Johnson Stephen Johnson, Jr., age 70, of West Jefferson, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2015. He worked for General Motors for 42 years as a skilled trade welder. Member of UAW Local 969, VFW Post 7005 and West Jefferson Athletic Hall of Fame. Preceded in death by parents Byron and Mildred, wife Pricillia Ihle Johnson, sister Carolyn Johnson, niece Paige Young and nephew Lucas Foor. Survived by children, Steve (Diane) Johnson, Randy (Kellie) Johnson and Nick Ihle; sister, Judy Miller; grandchildren, Cameron, Jacquelyn, Jillian, Courtney, Taylor, Paige Ihle; and special friend, Ethel Sullivan. Family will receive friends Sunday 1-5 p.m. at the RADER-MCDONALD-TIDD FUNERAL HOME, 1355 West Main St., West Jefferson, OH 43162, where funeral will be held 11 a.m. Monday. Interment Hampton Cemetery. www.radermcdonaldtiddfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Dec. 11 to Dec. 12, 2015.

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UAW Locla 969 Retiree Chapter

December 13, 2015

UAW Local 969 Retiree Chapter sends our deepest sympathy at the passing of Steve. He is fondly remembered by many who worked with him in skilled trades. Our membership will be keeping your family in our hearts and prayers.

Sandy Rowland Dunham

December 13, 2015

So sorry to hear about Steve. We graduated from high school together. Saw him several years ago at a class picnic. I would have recognized him anywhere. Praying for the family.

December 13, 2015

Many fond memories. Special guy.

John & Janet Mast

David Cline

December 13, 2015

May God Bless all the Family & Friends in these troubling time's with the passing of Steve. He was a very special person and will truly be missed by all of us whom knew him best.

william ingles

December 12, 2015

RIP Steve

Ray Melchiorre

December 12, 2015

My deepest sympathy

Janet Martin Turner

December 11, 2015

So sorry for you loss. My sincere condolences to the family.

mike tenant

December 11, 2015

so sorry to hear about steve good friend fun to be arout will miss him .

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