|
|
1936 - 2014
 Delano Lee Johnson, 78, of Barboursville, passed away August 1, 2014 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, by Rev. Ralph Sager and Rev. Dr. John Sauvage. Burial will be in Forest Memorial Park, Milton. He was born June 5, 1936 in Cabell County, a son of the late Edgar Lee and Elvena Mitzi Hatfield Johnson. He was an employee of Broughton Dairy and retired from Adams Trucking. He was a charter member of the Barboursville Volunteer Fire Department, and an avid hunter, fisherman, NASCAR fan and a proud West Virginian. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Donna Thabet and Sherry Boring and a brother-in-law, Milton Neal. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Carole Sarten Johnson; three daughters, Debbie Maynard of Jackson, NJ, Tammy (Jeff) Simmons of Pickerington, Ohio and Jennifer (Don) Collins of Pickerington, Ohio; three sisters, Wilma ODell (Bryan) of Arlington Heights, Ill, Peggy Neal of Barboursville and Brenda (Pat) Cornwell of Barboursville; one brother, Jerry (Phyllis) Johnson of Barboursville; four grandchildren, Carole Suarez, Craig Maynard, Joe Chaput and Robby Collins; and six great-grandchildren, Paige, Kailey, Christian, Caroline, Auggie and Molly. The family would like to thank the staff of the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House for their kindness and care. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. Delano will be sadly missed by family, friends, and neighbors. |
|
There are currently 8 condolences.
Ginger Chapman
Tuesday August 5, 2014 at
9:22 PM
|
To all of the Johnson Family...
I have very fond memories growing up that included Delano.. He was always teasing and cutting up with my mother and father. He always was so much fun to be around. Praying for comfort for all of you during this time.
|
| |
Amy Stilwell
Monday August 4, 2014 at
11:14 AM
|
Jennifer, my deepest sympathies to you and your family at this time. Praying you find peace and remember all the good times you had with your father.
Love,
Amy Stilwell
|
| |
Patti & John Sammeth
Psammeth@aol.com
Monday August 4, 2014 at
11:06 AM
|
Jen and Family - I am so sorry for your loss and can't imagine the pain and loss you feel today. Just know your Dad is saying "Sis - I'm okay now, don't worry about me". I am sorry I can't be there for you, however; please know that I am there in thought. Patti
|
| |
Brenda Price (Moore)
brendaprice96@hotmail.com
Monday August 4, 2014 at
8:17 AM
|
Dear Tammy and family, I'm so sorry to hear about Delano's passing. I have such great memories of all of growing up and of your dad and mom. I know he will be missed. It's tough when you lose a parent. I love you all. If I can do anything please let me know.
|
| |
Joe Ruggirello
Monday August 4, 2014 at
7:05 AM
|
Jennifer and family.So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with your family. The Ruggirello's
|
| |
Kendra Shank Pritt
Sunday August 3, 2014 at
9:34 PM
|
Carol & Family:
Keeping your family in my prayers. True friends are never forgotten! God Bless you all with His peace.
Love, Kendra
|
| |
Jerry Barricklow
Sunday August 3, 2014 at
10:08 AM
|
Jennifer and family, My heart aches with you @ the loss you are feeling. I know how deeply you loved him, and he you. This is the time for you to sit on his beloved porch and wonder at how remarkable his capacity for friendship and love will endure. Your friend, Jerry
|
| |
Brenda Cornwell
Saturday August 2, 2014 at
7:13 PM
|
Rest in peace my brother you fought a good fight and Pat and I will always miss you.
Love you always,
Your Sis and brother-in-law
Pat and Brenda
|
| |
|
