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Lain Johnson Obituary
PEORIA - Lain Johnson, 82, of Peoria died at 1:26 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.
Lain was born on March 24, 1932, in Tennessee to Eldridge and Samantha Johnson. He married Delphia "Marie" Feazell on Dec. 3, 1949. They recently celebrated 65 years of marriage.
He is survived by his wife; two sons, Roy Charley of Quincy, Ill., and Timothy (Karen) of Peoria; one grandson, Samuel of Peoria; a stepgrandson, Tim (Stephanie) Spenny of Peoria; three great-grandchildren: twins, Alaina and Olivia Johnson, and Charli Sue Johnson, all of Peoria; and numerous nieces, nephews and beloved family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Toulon (Christine) Johnson; his twin brother, Swain (Della) Johnson; his daughter, Sereta Joan; and one grandson, Lain Jr.
Lain moved from Tennessee to begin his 30-year career at Caterpillar, retiring in 1980.
He was a life member and past master of the Masonic Temple Lodge 46 and the Mohammad Shrine in Peoria. He also drove the van for the Shrine, taking children to the hospital.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, working in his yard, traveling with his wife, watching his beloved Cubs, going to auctions and reading Western novels.
The family would like to personally thank all the nurses and staff at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home for their patience, kindness and caring nature. We will forever be grateful.
Funeral services will be handled by Magnolia Funeral Home in Cornith, Miss. Burial will be in Center Hill Cemetery in Counce, Tenn.
Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Tributes and condolences may be submitted to www.wrightandsalmon.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lain Johnson
December 23, 2014
Marie we were so sorry to here of Lains passing our thoughts and prayers to you and your family, may god bless you in your time of need Jon & Barb sears
Bob & Katie (Burdett) Barth
December 22, 2014
Marie and family, Thoughts and prayers with you all.
scott crank
December 22, 2014
I am sorry to hear of Lains death. He is part of some my childhood memories and great friend to my parents
December 22, 2014
we are so sorry to hear of Lain's passing.
you are in our prayers.Love and prayers Bert and Georgia Kelsey
ron piper
December 21, 2014
A Special person in my life in many ways. Tim and I grew up together and you were a second father in a lot of ways
Robin Whitaker
December 21, 2014
Marie-so sorry for all you have went through and your lost. I've always remembered you as such a strong lady with a great laugh.stay strong. My family will be praying for you. Robin Whitaker(Grace)
December 21, 2014
I AM VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT LAIN MARIE, MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEICE YOUR FRIEND. NAT CHAMBERS
Dawn Fitzgerald
December 21, 2014
Sorry to hear about Tim's dad. My thoughts &prayers are with your family.
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