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Rudolph Johnson Obituary
Rudolph "Rudy" Lovell Johnson Sr., of Fieldale, Virginia, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022, at his home. Rudy was born on April 10, 1935, in Henry County, Virginia, to the late O.H. and Mary Johnson. In addition to his parents, Rudy was preceded in death by his loving wife, Peggy Johnson; his brother, Paul Johnson; and his sisters, Mildred Gordon, Nellie Cucinotta, and Ramona Johnson.
Rudy was a Bassett High School graduate. He received his Associate Degree from Ferrum College, his BS Degree from Lynchburg College, and his Master in Education Degree from the University of Virginia.
He was an active member, elder, and Sunday School teacher at Stone Memorial Christian Church. He taught a men's nondenominational Bible study on Thursday mornings, and was an active member of the Silverstones at Stone Memorial. Rudy was a charter member of the Stanleytown Ruritan Club and had served as District Governor of Ruritan National. He was a member of the Henry County Retired Educator's Association and a long-time member of the Bassett Country Club. Rudy retired from Henry County Public Schools as a school administrator with 30 years of service. He was an avid golfer and played on the first golf teams at both Ferrum and Lynchburg Colleges.
He is survived by three children, Dr. Rudolph "Dolph" Johnson (Maureen), Phillip Johnson (Terri), and JoEllen Hylton (Greg). He is also survived by his grandchildren, Will Hylton, Drew Johnson, Adam Mello, Allie Pruett (Steven), Matt Johnson, Ben Hylton, Ryan Johnson, and Davis Johnson.
The funeral will be held Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at 2 p.m. at Stone Memorial Christian Church with Pastor Tim Wood officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. until the time of service. Interment will follow at Henry Memorial Park.
The funeral will be livestreamed via Facebook at Stone Memorial Christian Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Rudy may be made to the Peggy Johnson Hope for Children Scholarship Fund, 41 Dove Lane, Stanleytown, VA 24168, or to Stone Memorial Christian Church, 3300 Virginia Avenue, Collinsville, VA 24078.
Wright Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.wrightfuneralservices.net.
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Pete Lovell
July 10, 2022
I just found out about Rudy's passing. Please accept my condolences and apology for not attending his memorial. I surely would have been there if I had known. I thought a lot of him and loved our conversations regarding our shared
family history.
Julia Bassett Livingston
July 4, 2022
To Dolph Johnson and Family
Dolph, I just heard of your dad´s passing. I am so very sorry, and hope that with each passing day, your sorrow fades and only special memories remain.
Joel and Brenda Hollingsworth
July 4, 2022
Rudy was a dear and special brother in Christ. He will be missed
so very much. He knew his Bible forward and backward. If you needed a question answered, he could always help. Condolences to Jo Ellen and family. We will miss his smile and wit very much.
Paulette Copening
July 3, 2022
To JoEllen and family, may God comfort you in this time of sorrow.
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