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Donald Johnson Obituary

DECATUR - Donald L. Johnson of Harlingen, Texas, formerly of Decatur, passed away May 3, 2011 at the age of 90. He was born February 4, 1921 in Witt, Illinois. Don moved from Chicago to Decatur, Illinois in 1946. He retired from Borg Warner after 32 years in 1983 and moved to Harlingen, Texas. He served during World War II with the Navy in the South Pacific. Preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Johnson, and sons Marlin Johnson and Wesley Johnson. Survived by daughters Joanne Eppers and Alesia Bellak, and step-sons Gary Wagner and Thomas Wagner. Services will be held in the chapel at Graceland/Fairlawn 1:00 pm, Sunday May 15, 2011. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at http://legacy.com/obituaries/herald-review/
Published by Decatur Herald & Review from May 8 to May 9, 2011.

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Joseph and Adella Fitzpatrick

May 15, 2011

May 15, 2011
Don was a very nice person. We square dance and played cards with him and Thelma. God Bless Don's family we will miss him.
Joseph and Adella Fitzpatrick

Jerry & Phyllis Rash

May 14, 2011

Remembering Don:
Don has been one of my best friends for over 30 years, we shared many memories together about his children & his step children, we have spent holidays, Square dances & many other events, Don is more like one of my family than just a close friend, I will miss him very much, in our lifetime we only cross paths with someone like Don, who you can call a dear friend.
To all of Don's family God bless each & everyone of you
Jerry & Phyllis Rash

Dennis& Lorelei Carlson

May 13, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

sandy morris

May 11, 2011

joanne, so sorry for your loss. we lost our dad just a few months ago.

linda courchane

May 9, 2011

My mom Almeda and Aunt Nina (née Blickem) spoke fondly of cousin Don. I send my condolences. Linda Courchane

Elaine Mentz Woodall

May 9, 2011

Remember Don as being a cousin of my Mom's and playing at Don's house in Decatur as a child.....My sympathy to the daughter's...
Elaine Mentz Woodall

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