Funeral service for Joseph “Buddy” Johnson, 85, will be Sunday, January 8, 2017 at 1:00 PM at Peck Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Thomas Elder officiating and Peck Funeral Home directing. Burial will be in Hartselle Memory Gardens. Visitation will be Saturday, January 7, 2017 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the funeral home.
Mr. Johnson died on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at his residence. He was born June 29, 1931, in Etowah County to Naaman Johnson and Oppler Hanes Stubbs Johnson. He was a retired corporal of the 101st Airborne Division 29th Field Artillery in Frankfort Germany from 1953-1955. He was a member of the Morgan County Sheriff’s Department, where he held the title of Sergeant of Arms. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Ruby Sheats Johnson and his parents. Mr. Johnson enjoyed serving his community and will be missed greatly.
Survivors include;
One Son:
Joseph C. (Joe) Johnson (Carolyn), Hartselle, AL
One Daughter:
Tammy Johnson Parker (Randi), Hartselle, AL
Sisters:
Sue Shandor (Ron), Maryland and
Louise Murphy (Ray), Hartselle, AL
Four Grandchildren:
Joseph Johnson (Ashley), Huntsville, AL,
Brandi Kirkpatrick (Jason), Hartselle, AL,
Erica Elkins (Josh), Hartselle, AL and
Kristina Parker, Hartselle, AL
Four Great Grandchildren, whom he adored and cherished with all his heart.
Pallbearers will be Jayten Terry and the Morgan County Sheriff’s Possee.
Peck Funeral Home
