Obituary of RYLAND OSCAR JOHNSON

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - Friday, November 27, 1992 

Ryland Oscar Johnson, 74, of South Quay Road, died Nov. 25, 1992, in Obici Hospital. 

Mr. Johnson was a native of Southampton County and was retired after 35 years from St. Regis Paper Co. He was a member of the Bethel Assembly of God and was the widower of Lilla Mae Story Johnson. 

Survivors include two daughters, Joyce J. Miles of Boykins and Diane J. Colon of Suffolk; two sons, Grady L. Johnson of Newsoms and James E. Johnson of Boykins; a sister, Eunice J. Story of Newsoms; eight grandchildren, Lou Ellen Johnson, Betty Dimick, William Russell Miles, Michelle Lynn Colon, Cynthia Diane Colon, Jennifer Marie Colon, Jamie M. Colon and Robert Lee Burton; and two great-grandchildren, Michael Thomas Johnson and Christopher Johnson. 

A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in Bethel Assembly of God by the Rev. William Hawkins. Burial will be in Southampton Memorial Park . The family will receive friends at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. today and at other times at 7141 Harvest Drive Road, Suffolk. 
Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL
Page: D2

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Ryland Oscar Johnson, born about 1918, died 25 Nov 1992 at Obici Hospital, leaving children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren in Virginia. 

A funeral for Ryland Oscar Johnson was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, 28 Nov 1992, at Bethel Assembly of God, with Rev. William Hawkins officiating, and burial in Southampton Memorial Park. 

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RYLAND OSCAR JOHNSON

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - Friday, November 27, 1992 

Ryland Oscar Johnson, 74, of South Quay Road, died Nov. 25, 1992, in Obici Hospital. 

Mr. Johnson was a native of Southampton County and was retired after 35 years from St. Regis Paper Co. He was a member of the Bethel Assembly of God and was the widower of Lilla Mae Story Johnson. 

Survivors include two daughters, Joyce J. Miles of Boykins and Diane J. Colon of Suffolk; two sons, Grady L. Johnson of Newsoms and James E. Johnson of Boykins; a sister, Eunice J. Story of Newsoms; eight grandchildren, Lou Ellen Johnson, Betty Dimick, William Russell Miles, Michelle Lynn Colon, Cynthia Diane Colon, Jennifer Marie Colon, Jamie M. Colon and Robert Lee Burton; and two great-grandchildren, Michael Thomas Johnson and Christopher Johnson. 

A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in Bethel Assembly of God by the Rev. William Hawkins. Burial will be in Southampton Memorial Park . The family will receive friends at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. today and at other times at 7141 Harvest Drive Road, Suffolk. 

––– Vital Statistics –––

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| Field | Value                            |
| Name  | Ryland Oscar Johnson             |
| Age   | 74                               |
| Birth | 1918 (estimated)                 |
| Death | 25 November 1992; Obici Hospital |
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––– Table of Relationships –––

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| Name                    | Relationship     | Residence       |
| Ryland Oscar Johnson    | Decedent         | South Quay Road |
| Lilla Mae Story Johnson | Predeceased wife | Unknown         |
| Joyce J. Miles          | Daughter         | Boykins         |
| Diane J. Colon          | Daughter         | Suffolk         |
| Grady L. Johnson        | Son              | Newsoms         |
| James E. Johnson        | Son              | Boykins         |
| Eunice J. Story         | Sister           | Newsoms         |
| Lou Ellen Johnson       | Grandchild       | Unknown         |
| Betty Dimick            | Grandchild       | Unknown         |
| William Russell Miles   | Grandchild       | Unknown         |
| Michelle Lynn Colon     | Grandchild       | Unknown         |
| Cynthia Diane Colon     | Grandchild       | Unknown         |
| Jennifer Marie Colon    | Grandchild       | Unknown         |
| Jamie M. Colon          | Grandchild       | Unknown         |
| Robert Lee Burton       | Grandchild       | Unknown         |
| Michael Thomas Johnson  | Great-grandchild | Unknown         |
| Christopher Johnson     | Great-grandchild | Unknown         |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value                |
| Location | Norfolk, Virginia    |
| Name     | The Virginian-Pilot  |
| Date     | 27 November 1992     |
| Edition  | FINAL                |
| Section  | LOCAL                |
| Page     | D2                   |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Native of Southampton County, Virginia. 
• Retired after 35 years from St. Regis Paper Co. 
• Member of Bethel Assembly of God. 
• His wife's birth name was Lilla Mae Story. 

[Contributed by Bruce Saunders, bs4403@verizon.net]

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