IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Donald Allen

Donald Allen Johnson Profile Photo

Johnson

January 11, 1924 – September 17, 2015

Obituary

Donald A. Johnson, 91, died Thursday, September 17, 2015. A native and lifelong resident of Fox Hill, he was a member of Fox Hill Central United Methodist Church. He served in the US Marine Corps during World War II and was awarded the Purple Heart. A graduate of the NACA Apprentice School, he retired from NASA in 1979 after 30 years of service. He was a HAM Radio Operator with the call sign WB4GSF. Preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Frances Johnson and two sisters, Joyce J. Hunt and Marilyn Joan Johnson; survivors include his wife of 69 years, Rosella F. Johnson; his son, Donald A. Johnson, Jr. and his wife, Cindy; two grandchildren, Donald A. "Chip" Johnson, III and Kelly Johnson Herspold and her husband, Tim; and three great-grandchildren, Gavin, Peyton and Mallory. The family will receive friends from 1-2 PM Monday, September 21, 2015 at Fox Hill Central United Methodist Church with a funeral to follow at 2PM conducted by Rev. Eric J. Vaudt. Interment with Marine honors will follow in Clark Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Clark Cemetery Association, c/o Mary Rouseau, 6 Riding Path, Hampton, VA 23669.
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Visitation

September
21

Fox Hill Central United Methodist Church

501 Beach Road, Hampton, VA 23664

1:00 - 2:00 pm

Funeral Service

September
21

Fox Hill Central United Methodist Church

501 Beach Road, Hampton, VA 23664

Starts at 2:00 pm

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