John Johnson Obituary John Michael Johnson June 26, 1940 － August 23, 2023 Franklin － John Michael Johnson, 83, passed away August 23, 2023 in his home with his family by his side. Born in Trenton, NJ, he was the son of the late John and Mary Ann Zelenak Johnson. He was also predeceased by an infant daughter, Dawn Renee Johnson, and a sister, Mary Ann Johnson. John was a Navy Veteran and retired from AT&T. He was a member and former treasurer of Bethel Assembly of God. John‚Äôs passion was trains and he was a Master Model Railroader. He was published in Modern Railroad Magazine in 2019 because of his expertise in the field. His works are also displayed in the Suffolk Seaboard Station Railroad Museum. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 57 years, Brenda Waff Johnson; three daughters, Andrea Cherie Gatten (Chuck) of Franklin, Joy Lynn Johnston (Jack) of Hamilton, NJ, and Charlene Ann Johnson of Franklin; and eight grandchildren, Shane Johnston, Brianna Karmilovich, Katie Johnston, Joshua Johnston, Erin Karmilovich-Weaver (Melachi), Conner Karmilovich, Caleb Johnston, and Emma Johnston. A Memorial Service with Military Honors will be held at 11AM Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Bethel Assembly of God, 8904 S. Quay Rd., Suffolk, VA 23437 with Pastor Becky Rudash officiating. A reception will follow the service in the church. The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Bethel Assembly of God. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on Sep. 8, 2023. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/John-Johnson 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/john-johnson-obituary?id=53053485 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative summary of the obituary: John Michael Johnson, 83, passed away on 23 August 2023. A Navy veteran and retired AT&T employee, he was a Master Model Railroader published in Modern Railroad Magazine. He was survived by his wife Brenda, three daughters, and eight grandchildren. ### Narrative summary of funeral services: A Memorial Service with Military Honors was held at 11 AM on 9 September 2023 at Bethel Assembly of God in Suffolk, VA. Pastor Becky Rudash officiated. A reception followed the service in the church. The family suggested memorial donations to Bethel Assembly of God. ### The Edited Obituary John Johnson Obituary John Michael Johnson 26 June 1940 - 23 August 2023 Franklin - John Michael Johnson, 83, passed away 23 August 2023 in his home with his family by his side. Born in Trenton, NJ, he was the son of the late John and Mary Ann Zelenak Johnson. He was also predeceased by an infant daughter, Dawn Renee Johnson, and a sister, Mary Ann Johnson. John was a Navy Veteran and retired from AT&T. He was a member and former treasurer of Bethel Assembly of God. John's passion was trains and he was a Master Model Railroader. He was published in Modern Railroad Magazine in 2019 because of his expertise in the field. His works are also displayed in the Suffolk Seaboard Station Railroad Museum. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 57 years, Brenda Waff Johnson; three daughters, Andrea Cherie Gatten (Chuck) of Franklin, Joy Lynn Johnston (Jack) of Hamilton, NJ, and Charlene Ann Johnson of Franklin; and eight grandchildren, Shane Johnston, Brianna Karmilovich, Katie Johnston, Joshua Johnston, Erin Karmilovich-Weaver (Melachi), Conner Karmilovich, Caleb Johnston, and Emma Johnston. A Memorial Service with Military Honors will be held at 11 AM Saturday, 9 September 2023 at Bethel Assembly of God, 8904 S. Quay Rd., Suffolk, VA 23437 with Pastor Becky Rudash officiating. A reception will follow the service in the church. The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Bethel Assembly of God. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | John Michael Johnson | |---------|-------------------------------| | Age | 83 | | Birth | 26 June 1940; Trenton, NJ | | Death | 23 August 2023; Franklin | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |--------------------------|----------------------|------------------------------| | John Michael Johnson | Decedent | Franklin, VA | | Brenda Waff Johnson | Spouse | Franklin, VA | | John Johnson | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Mary Ann Zelenak Johnson | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Dawn Renee Johnson | Predeceased Child | -- | | Mary Ann Johnson | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Andrea Cherie Gatten | Child | Franklin, VA | | Joy Lynn Johnston | Child | Hamilton, NJ | | Charlene Ann Johnson | Child | Franklin, VA | | Shane Johnston | Grandchild | Unknown | | Brianna Karmilovich | Grandchild | Unknown | | Katie Johnston | Grandchild | Unknown | | Joshua Johnston | Grandchild | Unknown | | Erin Karmilovich-Weaver | Grandchild | Unknown | | Conner Karmilovich | Grandchild | Unknown | | Caleb Johnston | Grandchild | Unknown | | Emma Johnston | Grandchild | Unknown | ### Other Relevant Information 1. John was a Navy Veteran. 2. He retired from AT&T. 3. He was a member and former treasurer of Bethel Assembly of God. 4. John's passion was trains and he was a Master Model Railroader. 5. He was published in Modern Railroad Magazine in 2019 due to his expertise in the field. 6. His works are displayed in the Suffolk Seaboard Station Railroad Museum.