Howard Thad Johnson, age 77, of Falkville, passed away on the morning of January 21, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Becky Johnson, his children Rex Slate, Philip and Jennifer Stafford, William and Amanda Calvo, Matt and Jalonda Smith, seven grandchildren, his brothers, Kenneth Lipscomb, Russell Johnson, and Bob McMillan. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Sara Morris Johnson, his father, Aubry Johnson, his stepmother, Orene Johnson, his mother, Georgia Montgomery, and his stepfather, Bruce Montgomery. A graduate of Morgan County High School, Howard served in the United States National Guard, and, after many years of labor, retired as a millwright from Copeland Corporation. He was a member of Gandy’s Cove United Methodist Church. A loving father, devoted husband, kind and generous man, Howard will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Visitation will from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., on Friday, January 23, at Peck Funeral Home in Hartselle. The funeral service will be held at Gandy’s Cove United Methodist Church on Saturday, January 24, with viewing starting at 12:00 p.m., and the memorial service commencing at 1:00 p.m. The pallbearers will be Howard Crow, Matt Smith, Philip Stafford, William Calvo, Sandy Fields and Nelson Graham. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a contribution to the charity of your choice.
