Henry Johnson Jr.

Henry R. Johnson Jr, 80, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2010 in Abilene. His funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 HWY 277 South with burial following in Elmwood Memorial Park. Visitation is from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Sunday at the funeral home.

Mr. Johnson was born on December 28, 1929 in Little Rock, Arkansas where he grew up and graduated from Little Rock High School. He served in the Navy Reserves for 4 years before enlisting in the U.S. Air Force where he spent the next 27 years in service to his country. He retired in 1978 as a Senior Msgt.

Henry was a loving and dedicated husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and loved to take the whole family fishing with him whenever they could go.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Maria Martinez his children, Bobby Johnson, Daniel Johnson, Sandra Delegante, John Johnson and Janet Sanchez one brother, Glen Johnson and one sister, Lois Bedford 13 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

Visitation

Elmwood Funeral Home
5750 HWY 277 South
Abilene, TX  79606
Sunday, February 21, 2010
5:00 to 7:00 PM

Service

Chapel Service

Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel
5750 HWY 277 South
Abilene, TX  79606
Monday, February 22, 2010
2:00 PM

Cemetery

Elmwood Memorial Park
5750 HWY 277 South
Abilene, TX  79606