Raymond Bruce Johnson, a retired electrical contractor and former resident of Gretna, Virginia, died Wednesday, August 21, 2013, at Virginia Baptist Hospital. He had been in declining health after suffering a fall last spring. He was 92.
Raymond was born in Pittsylvania County on April 15, 1921, and was the son of the late Silas S. and Blanche H. Johnson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Dr. Johnny R. Johnson, five sisters, and three brothers.
After returning from military service during World War 11, Raymond married Clara Hancock, his wife of 66 years, who survives him. He is also survived by his children; Amy J. Pendergrass and her husband Keith of Hudson, Ohio; Samuel E. Johnson and his wife Donna of Lynchburg, Virginia; and Dr. Barry W. Johnson and his wife Susan of Charlottesville, Virginia; and a sister, Susie Johnson Talbott of Gretna, Virginia.
His survivors also include his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Pamela J. Fields and her son Jay; Ashby Johnson, her fiancé Germaine, and son Payton; Alan Pendergrass, his wife Kelly, son William and daughter Emily; Rachel Sack, her husband Dan and daughter Caroline; Troy Pendergrass and his wife Chloe; and a step-grandchild, Jason Dalton, his wife Melissa, and son Jacob.
Funeral services officiated by the Rev. R.G. Rowland will be held 2:00 P.M. Sunday, August 25, 2013 at Greenfield Baptist Church, 384 Fairmont Road, Gretna, Virginia where Raymond had been a life-time member and former trustee and deacon. Burial with military honors by the Army National Guard Honor Guard will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 P.M. Saturday, August 24, 2013 at Colbert Moran Funeral Home in Gretna and after the service on Sunday in the church fellowship hall.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that friends and family consider the charity of their choice or the building or cemetery funds of Greenfield Baptist Church, P.O. Box 875, Gretna, Virginia 24557.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.