Wilbur Dale Johnson
September 4, 1923
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January 19, 2019
Wilbur Dale Johnson, 95, of Scottsburg, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at his residence. He was born on September 4, 1923 in Crothersville, Indiana, the son of the late Ervin and Jeanette (Erb) Johnson. Dale was the last male survivor of the Austin High School Class of 1941. He was married on March 29, 1946 to Loretta O. (Meadors) Johnson, and they spent 62 years together before she preceded him in death on March 31, 2008. Dale retired in 1986 as a production mechanic for the old American Can Company in Austin, Indiana, where he worked for 35 years and was also a farmer. He was a member of the Zoah Christian Church, where he had served as an Elder, Deacon, Youth Group Sponsor, Sunday School Superintendent and Teacher. Dale enjoyed raising a large garden when he was younger and he and his wife were still able to can their vegetables together. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Luann Johnson; two brothers, Russell and Elvin Johnson and a sister, Mary Lou Heacock. Survivors include a daughter, Reba Johnson of Scottsburg, Indiana; two sons, David L. Johnson and his wife Joyce of Indianapolis, Indiana and Brian D. Johnson and his wife Josanne of Bloomington, Illinois; two sisters, Delores Pratt of Crothersville, Indiana and Peggy Thompson of Tyler, Texas; five grandchildren, Aaron (Jen), Adam (Abbie), Alex (Stephanie), Bethany and Andrew Johnson and five great grandchildren, Noah, Lucy, Lily, Asher and Aliza Johnson. Memorial Contributions may be given to the Zoah Christian Church Building Fund or the Orchid Group-Thrive-Aaron & Jen Johnson c/o Collins Funeral Home in Scottsburg, Indiana.
From: Nicole Shipp
Dear David and Joyce, I’m hugging you tight right now ❤️
From: Debbie & Alice
My condolences to all. Wish we could be there with you. Sending our love & Prayers.
From: Annette
My deepest sympathy to each of you. May the love and the memories that you shared be of comfort to you. Our heavenly Father promises that he will restore life to many who have fallen asleep in death. He assures us that the day is soon to come in which the tears of sorrow of death will be no more. Revelation 21:3-5 John 5:28,29
From: Paul & Susan
Brian, Our Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. ❤️🌸❤️
From: Beverly Bagwell
Reba and family, I'm so sorry I did not know of your father's passing. He was such a sweet man. He sure did love that Cracker Barrel chicken pot pie. We would see him almost every time we went for lunch. We had some nice visits on his front porch. Heaven is rejoicing today. Rest in peace Mr. Johnson.
From: ida Zollman McGuire
Reba, David and Brian just saw this. I'm so sorry I would have tried to come pay my respects. Your family was a wonderful part in my growing up days with camp and County Youth Groups. Then as I was a young mother and going to Zoah for many years I came to know two of the most wonderful people I know, your mom and dad. My mom was talking about Dale just after Christmas. She would see him at CB but hadn't seen him for a while. I did let her know of his passing. She would have been there also but she didn't know and she was and is still up at my sister Kathie's in Avilla In. I sat through the memory video and cried and smiled and just filled with memories of your parents beautiful faces. There was one picture in there that I just loved. Your mother is looking at your dad and you can just see, feel the awesome true love she had for him. They were a great example of a Godly man and woman. I know they are happy being back together and in the presence of their Lord and Savior. Love to you all, Ida
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