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Paul Johnson Obituary
1948-2020
Paul G Johnson, 71, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020. Paul is survived by his wife of 47 years, Nancy Johnson, son Brad Johnson and his wife Elizabeth, daughter Haley Raffaeli and her husband Michael, brother Ted Johnson and his wife Jodi and grandchildren, Lilly Johnson, Wes Johnson, Sam Johnson and Calvin Raffaeli. Paul also leaves behind brothers in law Richard Parker and his wife Judy and John Parker and his wife Suzanne plus numerous nieces and nephews.
Paul, a native Houstonian, graduated from Reagan High School and the University of Houston. He served his country in the United States Air Force and worked for 5 decades in the field of engineering. He was a huge supporter of the arts, an avid art collector, a volunteer with his favorite Art Car Parade, a world traveler, and most importantly, a great friend to so many.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service is scheduled for Friday, February 14, 2020 at 2 o'clock pm at the Heights Funeral Home. In Lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity of your choice.
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Janice Laakso
February 13, 2020
My memories are of Paul when we were very young. We went through school together, K-12. When we were very young, he was "my boyfriend". IN 2nd or 3rd grade I got to school on Valentine's Day and he had left a heart-shaped box of candy on my desk. I have a picture of us at the 6th grade graduation party where we are dancing. At that point I was about a head taller than him but it didn't seem to bother him at all. Our younger brothers were best friends and our moms became good friends as they both spent a lot of time at Travis Elementary with PTA and other school projects. We didn't interact as much in junior high or high school, until the last couple of months, when we went out a few times and he was my date for the senior prom. Then he went off to the Air Force Academy and I to Texas Lutheran. That fall his mom asked my mom to talk to me about writing him occasionally as he was feeling a little homesick. So we corresponded during that time. We both ended up at the University of Houston. We lost contact after graduation. Our paths crossed only a couple of times, the last being a few years ago at a funeral of a dear friend. We caught up on each other's lives, but what I remember most was how proud he was of his children. I am glad to know what a wonderful and interesting life he led. MY condolences to his family.
Janice Hassebrock Laakso
Jodi Johnson
February 11, 2020
Never had a brother until I met you. I will always Love you.
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