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Joseph Johnson Obituary
FRIENDSHIP --- Joseph W. Johnson, 71, of 5002 County Route 17, Friendship, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Buffalo General Hospital after a short illness.
Born on April 4, 1951, in Cuba, he was the son of William and Theresa Shults Johnson. He had been married to his wife Margo who predeceased him on October 10, 2005.
Joe served in the United States Army from January 11, 1971 until January 10, 1973.
He was a Cheese Packer for Cuba Cheese until his retirement in 2014. Joe loved to fish, hunt, and garden.
He is survived by his son, Joseph (Jennifer) Johnson of Friendship; and four Grandchildren and two great- grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a daughter Tonya Marie Sherrill on May 16, 2016.
Friends may call at the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., 9 Bull Street, Cuba on Friday, March 3, 2023 from 10:00 A.M. until Noon at which time funeral services will be held. The Rev. Duane Broadwell, pastor of Friendship Bible Baptist Church, will officiate.
Burial with military honors will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Friendship.
Memorials may be made to the American Legion Riders or the Patriot Guard Riders of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.rinkerfuneralhome.com.
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Jack and donna
July 21, 2024
Joe , you were a great friend to jack and I. Funny how we met but sure glad we the opportunity to meet . Your in a better place than what you were in . We salute you every day as we pass your banner on rt 305 . Rest in peace our friend . We miss you
Timothy W Thornton
March 8, 2023
So many memories. I will share them with everybody I know until my last days. Condolences to Joey and Family
Tim T.
Tina Wright
March 1, 2023
I had a bad feeling when I hadn´t heard from you for a few days.
You meant alot to me, for so many reasons, my neighbor and friend. Sure will miss you, my "honest injun "
Gilbert and Rosemary Witschard
February 28, 2023
We got to know Joe a little while back and enjoyed his Saturday morning visits. We are grateful to have known him.
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