Richard E. Johnson

RICHARD E. JOHNSON Richard E. Johnson, 78, of Sebring, Florida, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2011 at home. He was born in Meadville, Pennsylvania on July 5, 1932, son of William A. and Alice I. Johnson. On August 9, 1968, he married M. Margaret (Peg) Payne, who survives him. While in Meadville, Richard worked at America Viscose (Avtex) for 19 years, Call Tool and Saegertown Manufacturing. After moving to Sebring, he and his wife operated a lawn care and home maintenance business. Richard was affiliated with Grace Bible Church in Sebring and was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the U.S. Army. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Kenneth Johnson of Sebring; David Johnson of Clermont, FL and Brian Johnson of Sebring; seven grandchildren, Lauren, Nicole, Halie, Jolie, Tyler, Zachary and Cody and one sister, Charlotte (Bob) Sutliff of Meadville, Pennsylvania. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Leonard Johnson and Kenneth Johnson and two sisters, Maxine Edge and Elsie Gustafson. According to Richards wishes, cremation was chosen and there will be no calling hours. A memorial service will take place at Grace Bible Church to honor his life at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, 2011. Arrangements were entrusted to: Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home Sebring, Florida 33870 863-385-0125 www.stephensonnelsonfh.com