John Edward Johnson, age 87, of Brooklyn, MS, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2008, in Brooklyn, MS.
Mr. Johnson was a member of Pipefitters Local 119 of Mobile, AL, for 40 years. He was also a member of the Wiggins Masonic Lodge and Pascagoula Masonic Lodge #419. Mr. Johnson was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed fishing, gardening, and cutting grass.
He was preceded in death by his son, Wayne Johnson; his granddaughter Susan Johnson; his great-grandchildren: Triston Wallace, Dallas Bennett and Katelyn Bennett; and her brothers and sisters: Bobby Johnson, Dempsey Johnson, Marie Ryan, Margie Johnson, and Loreen Johnson.
Survivors include his children: Wendell Johnson, Wallace Johnson, Richard Johnson, Donald Johnson, Ronald Johnson, and David Johnson; his siblings, James Johnson, Frankie Johnson; 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. at the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, with visitation one hour prior to services. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Gulfport.
An online guestbook may be viewed and signed at www.riemannfamily.com