Richard L. Johnson

Richard went home to be with the Lord December 6, 2021. Richard was born August 14th, 1926, in Grand Ledge, MI to Edward & Ina (Watts) Johnson. He attended school in Potterville, MI & Bradenton, FL. He joined the Navy in 1943, served in the Atlantic & Pacific during WWII on the Battleship Nevada.
Richard worked for Wilcox Gay, Kerrol Mfg. in Milwaukee, Reo Motors Experimental Rocket Division, and Aluminum Extrusions. He attended Barber College in Flint, Mi and started barbering in Lansing in 1959. He opened his own shop, Dick’s Barber Shop, from 1974-1999; and retired in 1999.
Richard was an avid owner-trainer of Racehorses- standard bred for 21 years in Charlotte, MI. He was a member of the United States Trotting Association, Ohio Trotting Assoc., and Illinois Trotting Assoc. He was also associated with Eaton County 4H Fair racing program.
Richard was a life member of the Charlotte VFW 2406, and a member of the USS Nevada Association. Richard was proud to have served in the Navy.
Richard was a member of the First Congregational Church in Charlotte, and the Berean Baptist Church in Fl.
Dick was preceded in death by his parents, first wife of 37 years, Norma Jean (Snyder), sister Iris Allen, brother Jack Johnson, mother-in-law Lois (Bronson) Carroll, sister-in-laws Glenna Potter, Janette Snyder, Justine Snyder, Betty Johnson, Connie Carroll, brother-in-laws Phillip Snyder, Raymond Snyder, Spencer Carroll, and William Rogers.
Survivors are his wife of 32 years, Penny (Carroll) Johnson, stepdaughter Deirdre (Tony) Sisson, 2 grandchildren, Astra & Max Sisson of Muncie, IN, sister-in-law Christina (Carroll) Rogers of Lansing, MI., and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at Berean Baptist Church in Leesburg, FL on December 21st. A grave side Military Service will be held in Charlotte, MI at Maple Hill Cemetery at a later date.