Mathes Lee Johnson

Mathes L. Johnson Wood carver, Naturalist, Patriot Born: April 15, 1917 North Wilkesboro, NC Died: March 12, 2012 Havre de Grace, MD Military: United States Navy – 1936-1940 USS Preble DLG15, Destroyer ClassPart of search and rescue mission for Amelia Earhart in 1937 United States Army, Retired – 1941-1959 Served Artillery Division North AfricaItalian Campaign, made landfall at Anzio, Italy 1944 Resident of Aberdeen, MD Survived by Ervin Johnson brother Salem, SC, Shirley Dixon sister Clarksville, TN, IvaLee Kelly sister Lorien Care Center Riverside, MD, and Walter L. Johnson son Aberdeen, MD. Wife: Ruth M. Johnson deceased May 2002 Services: Tarrings-Cargo Funeral Home Aberdeen, MD Viewing 5:00PM – 8:00PM Friday March 16, 2012 Memorial and burial 10:00AM Saturday March 17, 2012 Donations can be made to the American Cancer Foundation in lieu of flowers. Funeral Home: Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home 333 South Parke Street Aberdeen, MD US 21001