In Memory Of
Dexter Johnson
1934
2019
Dexter Johnson
May 12, 1934 — February 2, 2019
Johnson, Dexter of Lebanon, Ohio passed away peacefully on February 2, 2019 at the Georgetown Ohio Veterans Home.
He was born May 12, 1934 in Beattyville, Kentucky, on Shoemaker Ridge, to Walker and Anna Johnson. He grew up in a large family with humble beginnings.
Dexter proudly served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War.
He married the love of his life, Pauline on December 27, 1958.
He owned Dexter's Upholstery in Centerville. He enjoyed following the Kentucky Wildcats, was an avid card player and loved to play in tournaments in Las Vegas. He owned many race horses over the years and could often be found at Lebanon Raceway or Scioto Downs. He attended Zion Lutheran Church, was a Kentucky Colonel and a member of the Miami Valley Country Club, where he loved to play Bingo. Family and friends meant everything to Dexter and he will be greatly missed by all.
Dexter was preceded in death by his loving wife, Pauline "PJ" Johnson to whom he was married for 40 years, his parents, his brothers Franklin Johnson, Loyal Johnson, Jerry Johnson, Edward Johnson; sisters Josie Peyton, Jessie Geary.
He is survived by his only daughter, Sherri Lynn Johnson Crowe, his "favorite" son in-law Martin Crowe and his beloved grandbaby Carly (CJ) Chamberlain.
He is survived by his siblings Dwayne (Linda) Johnson, Dennis (Betty) Johnson, Larry (Teresa) Johnson, Don Johnson, Barbara (Don) Schaffer and Lindian (Jack) Phillips, numerous nieces, nephews, sister in-laws Alma Hacker and Betty June Finley, his "adopted son" Kent Craeger and many good friends dear to his heart.
Visitation will held Friday, February 8, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Funeral will follow at 11:30 at Newcomer South Chapel, 3940 Kettering Blvd, Kettering Ohio. Burial at David's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made Hospice of Cincinnati at 4360 Cooper Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242.
To share a memory of Dexter or to leave a special message for his family, please click the 'Share Memories' button above.
He was born May 12, 1934 in Beattyville, Kentucky, on Shoemaker Ridge, to Walker and Anna Johnson. He grew up in a large family with humble beginnings.
Dexter proudly served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War.
He married the love of his life, Pauline on December 27, 1958.
He owned Dexter's Upholstery in Centerville. He enjoyed following the Kentucky Wildcats, was an avid card player and loved to play in tournaments in Las Vegas. He owned many race horses over the years and could often be found at Lebanon Raceway or Scioto Downs. He attended Zion Lutheran Church, was a Kentucky Colonel and a member of the Miami Valley Country Club, where he loved to play Bingo. Family and friends meant everything to Dexter and he will be greatly missed by all.
Dexter was preceded in death by his loving wife, Pauline "PJ" Johnson to whom he was married for 40 years, his parents, his brothers Franklin Johnson, Loyal Johnson, Jerry Johnson, Edward Johnson; sisters Josie Peyton, Jessie Geary.
He is survived by his only daughter, Sherri Lynn Johnson Crowe, his "favorite" son in-law Martin Crowe and his beloved grandbaby Carly (CJ) Chamberlain.
He is survived by his siblings Dwayne (Linda) Johnson, Dennis (Betty) Johnson, Larry (Teresa) Johnson, Don Johnson, Barbara (Don) Schaffer and Lindian (Jack) Phillips, numerous nieces, nephews, sister in-laws Alma Hacker and Betty June Finley, his "adopted son" Kent Craeger and many good friends dear to his heart.
Visitation will held Friday, February 8, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Funeral will follow at 11:30 at Newcomer South Chapel, 3940 Kettering Blvd, Kettering Ohio. Burial at David's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made Hospice of Cincinnati at 4360 Cooper Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242.
To share a memory of Dexter or to leave a special message for his family, please click the 'Share Memories' button above.
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Service Schedule
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Visitation
Friday, February 8, 2019
10:00 - 11:30 am (Eastern time)
Kettering Chapel
Service
Friday, February 8, 2019
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Kettering Chapel
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