Obituary for Glenville Dawson Johnson
Glenville Dawson “Glenny” Johnson, 74, of Salem, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2015.
He was born in Salem, a son of the late Elgin G. Johnson and Alice Gallihar Johnson and had been an area resident all of his life. He was employed as a hardware salesman with both Nelson Roanoke Corporation and Northwest Hardware in a career that spanned over 56 years, and was a member of both Hollins Road Church of the Brethren and Fort Lewis Christian Church. He enjoyed gardening, working around the house, and was a real people person, giving his friends and acquaintances a real ribbing whenever the chance arose. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters and two brothers.
He is survived by his daughter, Renee Grubb; two grandchildren, Sarah Grubb and Joshua Grubb; a brother, Otis Johnson and wife Mamie; his sister, Norma Lee Bowles and husband Kenneth; his faithful companion, Teenie, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2PM, Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at the Chapel of John M. Oakey & Son, Salem. Rev. Terry Elkins will officiate. Burial will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM, Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at the funeral home. An online guest book is available for family and friends by visiting www.johnmoakey.com.
He was born in Salem, a son of the late Elgin G. Johnson and Alice Gallihar Johnson and had been an area resident all of his life. He was employed as a hardware salesman with both Nelson Roanoke Corporation and Northwest Hardware in a career that spanned over 56 years, and was a member of both Hollins Road Church of the Brethren and Fort Lewis Christian Church. He enjoyed gardening, working around the house, and was a real people person, giving his friends and acquaintances a real ribbing whenever the chance arose. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters and two brothers.
He is survived by his daughter, Renee Grubb; two grandchildren, Sarah Grubb and Joshua Grubb; a brother, Otis Johnson and wife Mamie; his sister, Norma Lee Bowles and husband Kenneth; his faithful companion, Teenie, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2PM, Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at the Chapel of John M. Oakey & Son, Salem. Rev. Terry Elkins will officiate. Burial will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM, Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at the funeral home. An online guest book is available for family and friends by visiting www.johnmoakey.com.
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