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John W. Johnson Sr.
1942 - 2019
John W. Johnson Sr.
1942 - 2019
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BORN
1942
DIED
2019
John Johnson Obituary
GLASFORD - John W. Johnson Sr., age 76, of Glasford passed away Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, at 4:37 a.m. at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
He was born on Nov. 22, 1942, in Peoria to Henry W. and Dorothy (Turbett) Johnson. He married Ilene Brockway on June 13, 1964, in Bartonville. She survives, along with two sons, John (Shelly) Johnson Jr. of Glasford and Jerry Johnson of Peoria; two granddaughters, Skyler (Colton) Gerber of Wichita Falls, TX, and Jaycee Johnson (fiancée, Thomas Robertson III) of Glasford; brother, Henry (Marge) Johnson of Glasford; and sister, Lydia Pierce of Peoria.
He was preceded in death by his parents; infant sister; brother-in-law, Larry Pierce; and nephew, Dale Johnson.
John was a semi-truck driver for Chris Hoerr Trucking for many years. After retirement, he worked in the Maintenance Dept. at Northwoods Mall for 10 years. He was a member of the Teamster Truck Driver Local 627 and Operating Engineer Local.
Funeral services will be Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, at 11 a.m. at the Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Pastor Zach Rogers will officiate. Burial will be at St. John Lutheran Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
You may view John's obituary online at www.davison-fulton-bartonvillechapel.com.
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Mike Brockway
March 18, 2019
I'm sorry uncle John. I just heard. I'm sorry aunt Ilene. He was a great man and will be forever missed. Please let me know if I can help in anyway.
John M "Scottie" Walker Sr
February 20, 2019
Ileen and all the Johnson Family, I was so sorry to hear of Johns passing, always had a smile no matter how hard a day he was having, was my pleasure to have worked with him for 25 years as a fellow Driver, God Bless, RIP John, God Speed.
February 19, 2019
May the God of all comfort sustain your family during the days ahead Psalms 119:76
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February 18, 2019
My sincere condolences to the family,may you find comfort in the God of all comfort during this difficult time
Tom Gilson
February 18, 2019
John was a good man to work with a real pro who always had a smile. May the peace and strength of our Lord and Savior comfort his family.
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