## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Arthur Johnson, 88, retired Inland Waterways maritime captain, died on 27 Dec 1959 in Norfolk, VA. Born 22 Mar 1871 in Easton, PA, he lived in the area for 65 years. He was survived by four children, six grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A funeral service was held on 29 Dec 1959 at 3 p.m. in Francis A. Gay Funeral Home, South Norfolk. Rev. Frank Hughes Jr. of South Norfolk Baptist Church officiated. Burial followed in Riverside Memorial Park. ## Transcript Arthur Johnson 22 MAR 1871 - 27 DEC 1959 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Arthur Johnson NORFOLK - Arthur Johnson, 88, retired Inland Waterways maritime captain, died in the home of a daughter, Mrs. H. W. Lehmbeck, 155 Dover Circle, Sunday [December 27, 1959] at 8:36 p.m. after long illness. Son of William and Amelia Johnson and husband of the late Elizabeth Smith Johnson, he was a native of Easton, Pa. He had lived in this area 65 years and was a member of South Norfolk Baptist Church. He is survived also by two other daughters, Mrs. Roland F. Phelps, of South Norfolk and Mrs. Margaret Morse of Norfolk; Arthur Johnson Jr. of Norfolk; six grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. A funeral service will be held today [December 29, 1959] at 3 p.m. in Francis A. Gay Funeral Home, South Norfolk, by the Rev. Frank Hughes Jr. of South Norfolk Baptist Church with burial in Riverside Memorial Park. Norfolk, Virginia The Virginian-Pilot 29 Dec 1959 Page 14 Obituary for Arthur Johnson -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Birth: 22 MAR 1871 - Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA] [Death: 27 DEC 1959 - Norfolk, Virginia, USA] ## Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Arthur Johnson | |---------|--------------------------------| | Age | 88 years | | Birth | 22 Mar 1871; Easton, Pa. | | Death | 27 Dec 1959; Norfolk, Virginia | ## Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |---------------------------|--------------------------|---------------| | Arthur Johnson | Decedent | Norfolk, VA | | William Johnson | Father | Unknown | | Amelia Johnson | Mother | Unknown | | Elizabeth Smith Johnson | Wife (deceased) | Unknown | | Mrs. H. W. Lehmbeck | Daughter | Norfolk, VA | | Mrs. Roland F. Phelps | Daughter | South Norfolk | | Mrs. Margaret Morse | Daughter | Norfolk, VA | | Arthur Johnson Jr. | Son | Norfolk, VA | ## Publication Details | Newspaper | Date | Page | |---------------------|--------------|------| | The Virginian-Pilot | 29 Dec 1959 | 14 | ## Other Relevant Information Arthur Johnson was a retired Inland Waterways maritime captain. He had lived in the Norfolk area for 65 years and was a member of South Norfolk Baptist Church. He was survived by six grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Arthur Johnson, 88, retired Inland Waterways maritime captain, died on 27 Dec 1959 in Norfolk. Born 22 Mar 1871 in Easton, Pa., he lived in the Norfolk area for 65 years. He was survived by three daughters, a son, and multiple grandchildren. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A funeral service was held on 29 Dec 1959 at 3 p.m. in Francis A. Gay Funeral Home, South Norfolk. Rev. Frank Hughes Jr. of South Norfolk Baptist Church officiated. Burial followed in Riverside Memorial Park. ## Transcript Arthur Wilhelm Otto (Capt) Johnson 22 MAR 1871 - 27 DEC 1959 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Arthur Johnson NORFOLK - Arthur Johnson, 88, retired Inland Waterways maritime captain, died in the home of a daughter, Mrs. H. W. Lehmbeck, 155 Dover Circle, Sunday 27 December 1959 at 8:36 p.m. after long illness. Son of William and Amelia Johnson and husband of the late Elizabeth Smith Johnson, he was a native of Easton, Pa. He had lived in this area 65 years and was a member of South Norfolk Baptist Church. He is survived also by two other daughters, Mrs. Roland F. Phelps, of South Norfolk and Mrs. Margaret Morse of Norfolk; Arthur Johnson Jr. of Norfolk; six grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A funeral service will be held today 29 December 1959 at 3 p.m. in Francis A. Gay Funeral Home, South Norfolk, by the Rev. Frank Hughes Jr. of South Norfolk Baptist Church with burial in Riverside Memorial Park. Norfolk, Virginia The Virginian-Pilot 29 Dec 1959 Page 14 Obituary for Arthur Johnson -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth: 22 MAR 1871 - Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA Death: 27 DEC 1959 - Norfolk, Virginia, USA ## Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Arthur Johnson | |---------|-------------------------------------| | Age | 88 years | | Birth | 22 Mar 1871; Easton, Pa. | | Death | 27 December 1959; Norfolk, Virginia | ## Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|-------------------------|---------------| | Arthur Johnson | Decedent | Norfolk area | | William Johnson | Father | Unknown | | Amelia Johnson | Mother | Unknown | | Elizabeth Smith Johnson | Wife (deceased) | Unknown | | Mrs. H. W. Lehmbeck | Daughter | Norfolk | | Mrs. Roland F. Phelps | Daughter | South Norfolk | | Mrs. Margaret Morse | Daughter | Norfolk | | Arthur Johnson Jr. | Son | Norfolk | | Unnamed | Six grandchildren | Unknown | | Unnamed | 12 great grandchildren | Unknown | | Unnamed | Two great grandchildren | Unknown | ## Publication Details | Newspaper | Date | Page | |---------------------|----------------|------| | The Virginian-Pilot | 29 Dec 1959 | 14 | ## Other Relevant Information Arthur Johnson was a retired Inland Waterways maritime captain. He was a member of South Norfolk Baptist Church. He had lived in the Norfolk area for 65 years.