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1934 John 2024

John Allen White Johnson

March 14, 1934 — April 13, 2024

Siler City

John Allen White Johnson, 90, of Siler City, died Saturday, April 13, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Johnson was born on Beech Grove Farm, near Scotland Neck, NC, on March 14, 1934, to Ranthus Byron Johnson and Thelma Elizabeth White Johnson. He proudly served his country in the US Air Force in Vietnam.

It is said that the measure of a life is the legacy that is left behind. In that case, John Allen White Johnson’s sojourn here on earth was rich and full. In his 90 years, he held many titles from Air Force Lt. Colonel to Land Developer, to Bible Study Leader to most importantly, a loving husband and father.

Though he took his responsibilities seriously, John will be remembered for the gift of joy and laughter that he readily shared with everyone lucky enough to meet him. He left this world on the morning of April 13th, 2024, but leaves behind a legacy of love and funny stories that will live on through his family and vast number of friends.

He leaves behind a huge pair of shoes to fill, but his wife Barbara; his brother Dan Johnson; his three children and spouses, Jan and Robert Akers, Jill and Henry Bryant, and Jeff and Crecia Johnson; his five grandchildren Lauren and Jedidiah Butterfield, Alexandra Love, Lindsey and Devon Goy, Brandon Love, and Cassandra Johnson; and two great grandchildren, Alana Goy and Luke  Butterfield, and two stepsons, Jesse and Cindy Kristoff, Ben and Rachael Kristoff; and their children, Ava Kristoff, Emmett Kristoff, Adriana Bohr, Anthony Bohr and Roman Kristoff; and many favorite nieces and nephews, who will do their best to see that his amazing gift of joy, kindness, and compassion will live on.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Joan Leggett Johnson; sister, Dorothy; brothers, Byron Lee, Bill, and Jerry.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 2:00 PM Rocky River Baptist Church with Dr. Greg Burris officiating. 

In lieu of flowers donations, may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, www.woundedwarriorproject.org.

Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is serving the Johnson family.

Online Condolences may be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com

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Saturday, April 27, 2024

2:00 - 3:00 pm (Eastern time)

Rocky River Baptist Church Fellowship Hall

4436 Siler City Snow Camp Rd, Siler City, NC 27344

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