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Richard Johnson Obituary
Preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Isabell Johnson. Left to cherish his memory is his stepson Pete Atha, of Santa Fe, New Mexico. He is also survived by more than sixty nieces and nephews.
A memorial gift in his honor may be sent to the Make-a-Wish Foundation Gift Processing Center, P.O. Box 749596, Los Angeles, CA,90074-9596 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Izaak Walton Park, 2136 Shipyard Rd., Chesapeake, VA. from 3:00 to 6:00 PM.
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Larry Collingsworth
August 23, 2021
Prayers and sympathies for the family.
RIP Dick. I am 75 and and cannot remember when I did not know you. My dad was a busy auto mechanic (and so was I) all our lives and we dealt with you.
Dick was one of the best people I ever knew. Always super friendly, helpful, courteous and pleasant.
Niece, JoAnne
August 20, 2021
Uncle Dickie was a kind, generous, funny man. He loved Aunt Isabell and Pete so much and would often talk about them during our monthly calls. He was so friendly and met and made friends easily. He helped his neighbors, he helped others who were doing good deeds -- as he was always doing something for anyone who needed it. I shall miss our talks and laughter -- he had so many good stories -- wish I could hear them all again.
Ruthie Bickley Edwards
August 17, 2021
I did not know Mr Johnson that well. I only knew what my Dad, Bernie Leroy Bickley, Sr told our family. Daddy worked part time for Mr Johnson at Portsmouth Auto Parts, delivering parts to car dealers or whomever called in an order. Daddy loved and admired Mr Johnson and loved working for him. He came home almost every day and told us funny stories or jokes he heard at the shop. From what I heard, Mr Johnson must've been a very nice man to work for and earned his place in Heaven. May he R.I.P.
Thomas and Amy Day
August 15, 2021
You could have no better friend than Dick Johnson. He was a fine gentleman and a very good friend. Our deepest condolences to his family.
Kathy March
August 15, 2021
My Mother was one of his older sisters and he told me once he considered her a mother figure. We used to visit he and Aunt Isabelle frequently. One time we went to visit and unbeknownst to my mother he had hidden a tape recorder under the couch and said something to Mom that he knew would get her dander up. My mom didn't hold her tongue when something needed saying and she went off on a rant. He pulled that tape recorder out frim under her seat and had the biggest laugh. We laughed a lot with our uncles, miss them all.
William "Dale" Matthews
August 15, 2021
Had the pleasure of knowing Dickie since 1968. Worked with him part time at the store and picked up parts from the Norfolk warehouses for him almost everyday on my way home from work.
He, Doug Johnson, Bill Ketchum and I had lunch together a few months ago and was really great to see him after many years. He will be missed by many. My best to all his family, You're in my prayers.
Tammie Phillips
August 13, 2021
Uncle Dick, you will forever be in my heart! Love you
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