Richard Forrest Johnson

Richard Forrest Johnson, age 89, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2014 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on February 13, 1925 in Nocatee, Florida to the late Guy William and Rosetta (Keen) Johnson. He was also the grandson of AcreFoot Johnson (the Walking Mailman). Forrest has been a resident of Avon Park since 1945 having come from Nocatee, Florida. He was a member and Deacon at the First Baptist Church of Avon Park. Forrest loved to fish and play cards. He is survived by his daughters: Alice Rose Johnson Hodge of Avon Park, Phyllis Faye Johnson Scaggs of Sebring, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Richard was preceded in death by his parents Guy William and Rosetta (Keen) Johnson, his first wife: Velora Wicker Johnson, second wife: Margaret Lanier Johnson, sister: Evelyn Johnson Nobles, brothers: Willard Johnson, Frank Johnson, Chester Johnson, and grandson: Floyd Gene Hodge, Jr. Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 26, 2014 at the Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home in Avon Park. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 27, 2014 at the First Baptist Church in Avon Park with Reverend Jon Beck officiating. Internment will take place at the Bougainvillea Cemetery in Avon Park. Arrangements Entrusted To: Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home 111 E. Circle St. Avon Park, FL 33825 863-453-3101 www.stephensonnelsonfh.com