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1938 - 2010
 Russell W. "Oink" Johnson, Sr., 71, of Huntington, went to sleep in the arms of Jesus after a short battle with cancer on the 5th day of April, 2010. He was born April 8, 1938 in Glenwood, WV, a son of the late Morris and Helen McComas Johnson. Surviving is his beloved wife of 48 years, Carolyn Dennison Johnson; one daughter, Sue Johnson, of Huntington, and one son, Rusty (Tanya) Johnson of St. Albans; three grandchildren, Mikell (Kenny) Macias, Brandon and Allison Johnson. Russell retired with 30 years as an operator from I. U. O. E. Local # 132. Russ spent three years in the US Army and four years in the US Marine Corps. He was a born again Christian of 34 years, a loyal member of Faith Outreach Church of Huntington, and Jesus Way Church of Belfry, KY. Russell was also an avid golfer and member of Orchard Hills Golf Course, Barboursville. Also surviving are four brothers, Clovis (Pat) Johnson, of Glenwood, Gaylord (Eilean )Johnson and Wayne (Paula) Johnson of Milton and John Johnson of Huntington; two sisters, Myrtle (Bob) Gilliam of Barboursville and Benita (Berk) Simpson of Glenwood. Russ has a large host of nieces and nephews. He loved his churches and church families. Russell loved Jesus Christ, his Lord, his family and golfing buddies. Russ loved his Pastor Ravin Fields, Jr., and thought of him as a best friend in Christ. A tribute of his life will be held on his birthday, Thursday night, April 8, 2010 from 6-8 pm at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, and after 12 noon Friday at the funeral home. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Friday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, by Ravin Fields, Jr. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery, Huntington. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. Behold, a sower went forth to sow. And some fell on the good ground of his heart. Matthew 13:3 Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace |
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There are currently 10 condolences.
Saturday April 10, 2010 at
3:47 PM
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Saturday April 10, 2010 at
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Linda Santoya(Farley) and Jenna Farley
Thursday April 8, 2010 at
7:35 PM
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Dearest Johnson Family,
Just wanted to say how sorry i am for your loss.Russell is a great mam, i felt an honor knowing him.Praise Jesus, he is with Jesus now and may he comfort you all in this time.
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Harold &Margaret Dailey
Thursday April 8, 2010 at
6:09 PM
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Mrs.Johnson, Rusty and Family. We are very sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
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Ronald and Georgia Gebhardt
Thursday April 8, 2010 at
4:28 PM
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So sorry to hear of Russell's passing, your in our thoughts and prayers..May God comfort you until you meet with him again.
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Felix and Jennifer Martinez
Wednesday April 7, 2010 at
4:49 PM
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We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our prayers and we love you all very much!
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Rita Smith Johnson
Wednesday April 7, 2010 at
12:10 PM
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You will always have him in your heart. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
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Wednesday April 7, 2010 at
9:22 AM
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jamie chapman
jlccountrygirl82@yahoo.com
Tuesday April 6, 2010 at
10:31 PM
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to the johnson family i am so sorry for ur lost.
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Jamie and Hazel Murphy
Tuesday April 6, 2010 at
8:04 PM
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Dear Sis Johnson and family, We are sorry for your loss. We pray that the lord comforts you and gives you peace in this sorrowful time. We are so glad that the Lord brought us together as bros and sisters in christ. We will miss Bro Johnson, but know we will see him again in that new heaven.I am so glad that I got to hear bro Johnson testimony when he was a Belfy.It was truly a blessing to me. If you should need anything, please don't hesitate to let us know. We love you Bro Jamie and Sis Hazel Murphy
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