In Memory Of
Thomas "Tom" Johnson
1956
2021
Thomas "Tom" Johnson
April 8, 1956 — September 18, 2021
Thomas L. Johnson, age 65 of Kettering, Ohio passed away at home on Sept. 18th.
Tom would tell you he was a man of simple pleasures. Give him a beach, a beer, and a book, and he was a happy guy. But he also had a quick wit, a ready laugh, and a wide-ranging curiosity which he often referred to as useless information!
Raised in Dayton as the oldest of six, he loved hanging out in neighborhood bars. He loved seeing new places and meeting new people and once hitch-hiked to San Diego and back. At home, he enjoyed spending time with his large family as well as bowling, playing softball and golfing with his buddies. He even loved the Cincinnati Bengals, no matter how many times they let him down.
And Tom had an abiding interest in history, especially Dayton history. He could point to any corner and tell you the business or building that used to be there. After retiring from the Otis Elevator Company, he worked at Woodland Cemetery, happily directing visitors to the most interesting people and monuments. He was a member of the FOE #3031 & VFW 2800.
Finally, Tom was a proud man. Proud of his wife and her successful career; proud of his three daughters, and their six college degrees; and proud of his grandson, whose ambition to grow up to be a pirate Tom fully supported.
He is survived by his wife of 44yrs, Karla Johnson (Grugin), daughters Angelle (Steven) Gullett, Kala (Troy) Adams, Kimberly (Marc) Evans and the light of papaws eye grandson, LJ (Lucas James) Evans. Siblings, Terri (Brian) Abel, Bud (Cindy) Johnson, Joe (Lori) Johnson, Sharon Parker, Stan (Becky) Brown and Valerie (David) Wade and step- mother, Marty Brown; Sister-in-laws, Donna (Gary) Wolfe, Debbie (Jim Schoenlein) LeValley. Many nieces, nephews, great nieces & nephews who where affectionately known as dirty birds or rotten eggs!
He was preceded in death by his parents Jerome & Patricia Johnson, and biological father, Ray Brown; brother Steven Johnson, nieces Anna Abell & Erin Johnson, nephew Kenton LeValley. Father & mother in law Karl & Betty Grugin.
The family will receive friends on Friday, September 24, 2021 from 5-7pm at Newcomer Funeral Home (3380 Dayton-Xenia Road, Beavercreek, Ohio 45432). At Tom's request we ask that you come casually dressed.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity in Tom's name.
To share a memory of Tom or to leave a special message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
Tom would tell you he was a man of simple pleasures. Give him a beach, a beer, and a book, and he was a happy guy. But he also had a quick wit, a ready laugh, and a wide-ranging curiosity which he often referred to as useless information!
Raised in Dayton as the oldest of six, he loved hanging out in neighborhood bars. He loved seeing new places and meeting new people and once hitch-hiked to San Diego and back. At home, he enjoyed spending time with his large family as well as bowling, playing softball and golfing with his buddies. He even loved the Cincinnati Bengals, no matter how many times they let him down.
And Tom had an abiding interest in history, especially Dayton history. He could point to any corner and tell you the business or building that used to be there. After retiring from the Otis Elevator Company, he worked at Woodland Cemetery, happily directing visitors to the most interesting people and monuments. He was a member of the FOE #3031 & VFW 2800.
Finally, Tom was a proud man. Proud of his wife and her successful career; proud of his three daughters, and their six college degrees; and proud of his grandson, whose ambition to grow up to be a pirate Tom fully supported.
He is survived by his wife of 44yrs, Karla Johnson (Grugin), daughters Angelle (Steven) Gullett, Kala (Troy) Adams, Kimberly (Marc) Evans and the light of papaws eye grandson, LJ (Lucas James) Evans. Siblings, Terri (Brian) Abel, Bud (Cindy) Johnson, Joe (Lori) Johnson, Sharon Parker, Stan (Becky) Brown and Valerie (David) Wade and step- mother, Marty Brown; Sister-in-laws, Donna (Gary) Wolfe, Debbie (Jim Schoenlein) LeValley. Many nieces, nephews, great nieces & nephews who where affectionately known as dirty birds or rotten eggs!
He was preceded in death by his parents Jerome & Patricia Johnson, and biological father, Ray Brown; brother Steven Johnson, nieces Anna Abell & Erin Johnson, nephew Kenton LeValley. Father & mother in law Karl & Betty Grugin.
The family will receive friends on Friday, September 24, 2021 from 5-7pm at Newcomer Funeral Home (3380 Dayton-Xenia Road, Beavercreek, Ohio 45432). At Tom's request we ask that you come casually dressed.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity in Tom's name.
To share a memory of Tom or to leave a special message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Thomas "Tom" Johnson, please visit our flower store.
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Friday, September 24, 2021
5:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)
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