Earl Franklin "Sonny" Johnson

Earl Franklin "Sonny" Johnson obituary, Farmington, PA

Earl Franklin "Sonny" Johnson

Earl Johnson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Donald R. Crawford Funeral Home - Farmington on Jan. 20, 2026.
Earl Franklin "Sonny" Johnson, 91, of Farmington, passed away on Monday January 19, 2026.

He was born June 28, 1933, in Indianhead, PA, the son of the late Lester and Ethel (Beitzel) Johnson.

In addition to his parents, Sonny is preceded in death by siblings Herald Johnson, Pauline Livengood, Helen Livengood, and Robert Johnson.

Sonny is survived by his sons Steve Johnson (Angel) of Ardara, PA and Shawn Johnson (Holly) of Farmington, PA; grandchildren Michael Beondy (Caitlin) of Spokane, WA and Bailey Johnson of Farmington; and sister Edith Wood of Crystal Lake, IL.

He was a member of Laurel Lodge No. 651, Free and Accepted Masons. He was the former owner and operator of Johnson Service Station in Farmington.

Sonny honorably served in the United States Army during the Korean War.

Visitation will be held in the DONALD R. CRAWFORD FUNERAL HOME, FARMINGTON, PA on Friday January 23 from 2-7PM with Laurel Lodge No. 651 holding a ritualist service at 6PM and Hopwood AMVETS Post 103 holding military honors at 7PM followed by the funeral service with Pastor Steve Davis officiating. Interment will be private.

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