Douglas Virgil Johnson

Douglas V. Johnson, of Elkton MD, went to be with the Lord on September 11, 2008, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was 75. Born in Gainesboro, TN, he was the son of the late Virgil and Lucille (Henson) Johnson. He served in the US army during the Korean War and retired after 21 years. After retiring from the Army Mr. Johnson was employed by Chrysler Corp. in Newark, DE. Douglas is survived by his wife of 53 years, Brigette Johnson; a son, Ralf Johnson, of Holly wood, MD; four grandchildren, Benjamin, Rebecca, Ryan, and Regan; a great grandson; Kaleb, five sisters, Joann Kirby of Elkton, Margarite Sullivan, Eunice Bilbrey, Lois Young, and Joy Wallace. Mr. Johnson is also survived by many nephews, nieces, and grand-nephews and grand-nieces he loved deeply and whom miss him very much and called him the "Candy Man". Also preceded in death by sister Bobbie Cowen and Willodean Allen, of TN. Funeral services for Mr. Johnson and his son Raymond, who passed away on August 17th, will be private at Harford Memorial Gardens. Funeral Home: Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home 333 South Parke Street Aberdeen, MD US 21001