Cecil Johnson, Jr. 68
Cecil Johnson, Jr., 68, of Lime Hill, born March 28, 1941, passed away at home Thursday, November 5, 2009. His passing came after a long battle with COPD. Cecil lived in this area all his life with his wife Anna Mae (Heeman), who he married on March 28, 1958.
He worked for awhile in trucking and logging, but his true passion was the stone quarry business that he started and was still involved in.
His other great passion in life was spending time with his wife Anna Mae, his children, and all of his grandkids.
He is survived by his wife: Anna Mae, at home; his children: Debbie and David Hazard of Nichols, NY, Paula and Tom Weaver of Port Republic, VA, Cindy and Brian Kerperien, of Wyalusing, PA, also by a granddaughter he raised as his own Jennifer and Shawn O’Dell of Camptown, PA; other granddaughters: Amanda and Geoffrey Powell, of Nichols, NY, Candi Hazard Bellis, of Nichols, NY, Marian Kerperien, of Wyalusing, PA; and great-grandchildren: Shawn O’Dell, Jr. of Camptown, PA, Destiny and Haley Powell, of Nichols, NY, and Levi and Logan Bellis of Nichols, NY.
He is also survived by several siblings: Robert and Betty Johnson, of Lime Hill, PA, Randy and Cathy Johnson of Wyalusing, PA, Billy Johnson, of Wyalusing, PA, Donnie Johnson of Towanda, PA, Charlie and Helen Johnson of Burlington, PA, Patty and George Baker, of Laceyville, PA, Marlene Johnson, of Laceyville, PA, Bonnie and Mike Boyanowski, of Camptown, PA, Peggy Smith, of Sugar Run, Susie Roberts of Wyalusing, PA, Marion and Roger Canfield of Mehoopany, PA, and Judy and Mike Spencer of Herrickville, PA. Also by many nieces and nephews, and lots of great friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Cecil & Betty Johnson, by a brother Albert, and a sister Joyce. He was also preceded in death by his in-laws: John and Emma Heeman, Sr.
Friends and family are invited to call on Sunday, November 8, 2009, from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., and 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the McHenry Funeral Home, 106 Church Street, Wyalusing, PA.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 9, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Beverly Murphy, pastor officiating.
He will be laid to rest in the Lime Hill Cemetery immediately following.
Pallbearers: David Hazard, Brian Kerperien, Tom Weaver, Shawn O’Dell, Gary Spencer and Geoffrey Powell.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Bradford County Humane Society, P.O. Box 179, Ulster, PA 18850, in memory of Cecil Johnson.