Richard Edward Johnson

Richard Edward Johnson obituary, Pottstown, PA

Richard Edward Johnson

Richard Johnson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Houck & Gofus Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc on Jan. 10, 2025.
Richard Edward Johnson, 73, passed away on January 7, 2025, at his home in Pottstown, PA. Born in West Conshohocken, PA, on December 24, 1951, Richard was the son of the late John Francis Johnson and Retta Elizabeth (Stranaghan) Johnson.
Richard graduated from Upper Merion Area High School and worked as a school bus driver for Quigley Bus Service. He loved spending time outdoors and could often be found camping, sunbathing, or fishing. Richard also enjoyed the simple pleasures of driving, collecting ornamental chickens, and reading his Bible.
He is lovingly remembered by his son and daughter-in-law, Tyler R. and Jaime N. Johnson, as well as his grandchildren, Brynn and Tyler. In addition to his parents, Richard was predeceased by his siblings Bruce, John, and Carol.
A graveside service will be held on January 15, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Gulph Christian Cemetery, 101 Matsonford Road, Gulph Mills, PA 19428.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Richard's memory to Falkner Swamp UCC, 2077 Swamp Pike, Gilbertsville, PA 19525, online at https://falknerswamp.org/donate, or to Liberty Ministries Thrift at https://www.libertyministries.us/donate.

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Janice Lynn Leflar

May 24, 2025

Rest In Peace Richie, I've thought of you often over the years, great memories of you, thanks for that

Deborah Lord

January 15, 2025

Our sympathy to the family. We will miss seeing Richard at church.

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