David Johnson

David T Johnson a True Male Role model.
Words cannot describe the sadness and heaviness in my heart...but I do have words to describe my father-in-law, David T Johnson; Christian, leader, devoted, strong, faithful,
loving, kind, caring, respected, selfless, humorous, thoughtful, family man, amazing, admirable and one of a kind. The list of words to describe My father-in-law could go on for days...but the words I find most fitting to describe David T Johnson (The Man) would be Our Heavenly Angel.
Rest in PEACE my beloved father-in-law. Forever in my ❤️ heart. Regina Wade Johnson

Dear Grandpa David,
Grandpa was and always will be a great man. Someone who always put himself last because he wanted to make everyone else was taken care of. He was a man of very few words but when he spoke it was worth listening. A person who enjoyed life, his family, and always willing to lend a helping hand no questions asked. He showed me the true definition of a man. It will hard to find anyone who will compare to him. He loved his wife dearly and she loved him back. They were inseparable. Although he and I never talked very much there was always mutal love and respect for one another. I was there by his side every step of the way. He didn't have to say it but I just knew he appreciated the family stepping up being there for him. I keep memories of you very close to my heart. I know you are in heaven looking down on us and smiling/laughing. It will be a tough adjustment but I am just glad you are no longer suffering. Grandpa i love you now and forever.
Ashley

Remembrances of my Dad

With half of a heart and a piece of his lung recently removed, David Johnson fought. His fight and stubbornness made the doctors and nurses fight on his behalf.

The doctor told me that he normally does CPR on a patient for 20 minutes. They did CPR on David Johnson for 53 minutes because he gave them hope.

Uncle Bud, Honey, grandpa, my David, Dad - just a few of his names and nicknames - wanted to meet his maker, his God, our God, on his terms, but make no mistake, he was ready. My Dad was a Christian man, a God fearing man who loved the Lord and wasn't ashamed to show it or tell it.

He also loved his family, his sisters, the entire Johnson family, his in-laws and everyone else without question or exception.

But most of all he loved his Hazel. As I've heard her say countless times since his passing, he was 16 and she was 15 when they met. After graduation, he went off to the military and she waited for him for almost three years. She’s often said what did she know about waiting for someone. Obviously her patience and wait was well worth it for both of them. They spent 57 wonderful years together and were the model couple that everyone who knew them aspired to be, strove to be.

They both, but especially my dad, have been my role models, my heroes all of my life and I am missing him dearly right now. On the last day of my dad’s time on earth, I was there when he woke up and I was there when he was pronounced dead at 5:36 PM on March 16. Each night that I spent with him at the hospital the day began with me washing his face and brushing his hair. This day was no different. However, it would prove to be last time for me to do anything for him. I would give anything for one more conversation with him, one more time to tell him how much he meant to me. But I know he’s in heaven. As I told one of my cousins, if my dad wasn’t in heaven, there’s no hope for any of us.

In a lot of cases just because someone says it, it doesn't make it so. But if I had a $1 for every person who said my dad was a good man, I could retire today. That’s an exaggeration, but what isn’t is he truly was a good man. I may be prejudiced and biased, but from all accounts, he was.

If I become half the man he was, displaying the utmost patience and loyalty one could ever imagine, then I will be close to what he was.

There’s a hole in my heart because of my dad’s passing, but it will be filled with the many memories we had together.

I miss you Dad and I love you!!!

So sorry for the loss of this very kind man who was so very close to my sister and her family. Whenever I came to St. Louis and visited their church with my sister, Barbara Barnes, he was always so very kind and made sure that we got a chance to communicate. Their family and the Barnes family have been close for years and this loss is hurtful for both families. May God continue to be with both families. Mrs. Johnson is hurting, but the scriptures confirms that God will wipe away her tears. The joy is that he is now with God. No more hurt or pain. Nothing but unspeakable JOY!!!

My condolences to the Hazel and the Johnson family who I have known all my life. You never saw David without Hazel by his side. True LOVE in the biggest way. To Dave and Lorrie stay strong, the knowledge and love he showed will push you to the success that makes a daddy proud... Much love, Kenneth Barnes