Ray H. Johnson, MSG-US Army-Retired-Vietnam War Veteran died at the James A. Haley VA Hospital, Tampa, FL on August 19, 2010 from natural causes. His services are 11:30 AM, Saturday, August 21, 2010 at the White Memorial Chapel, 1190 Georgia Avenue, Palm Harbor, FL 34683 with Pastor Howard and the United States Army Honor Guard, from Ft. Stewart, GA to officiate.
A native of Rutherford, NC and a local resident of Hudson, FL, MSG Johnson was a Vietnam War Veteran serving in country and of the Episcopal faith. During his military services he was awarde the National Defense Servie Medal; Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm; Vietnam Service Medal; Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal; Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 Devices and the Good Conduct Medal with 3 awards. MSG Johnson served three tours in Korea, one tour of duty in Vietman and one tour of duty in Germany. He is survived by his wife, Chun of Hudson, FL; a son, Tony Johnson of Aberdeen, MD; a daughter, Sandra Short and her husband, Billy of Vienna, VA; two brothers, James Johnson and his wife, Linda of Douglasville, GA and Donald Johnson, of Texas; seven grandchildren: Brenden Johnson, Kyle Johnson; Cody Short, Travis Short, Destiny Johnson, Zachary Short and Josiah Short.
Burial will be at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL.
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I only met you once Ray but was deeply touched by your love and devotion to Chun even though you were so seriously ill. Also, your 2 dogs Samantha and Lana were a joy to meet. Safe journey and rest in peace. Connie
You were the only father-in-law I’ve ever had & ever will have. You were caring, loving, and giving. I’m glad to have had you in my life for the past 18+ years. My children were so very lucky to have you for their grandfather. You meant the world to them and spoiled them rotten :-) You will forever be in our hearts, prayers and thoughts. May you rest in peace. Love, Denise
Two weeks ago the doctors and social workers took me into a private room and told me you wouldn’t be coming home…it was hard to hear that, it was hard to accept…two days later you were no longer here…rest in peace daddy, I love you and miss you.
Two weeks ago the doctors and social workers took me into a private room and told me you wouldn’t be coming home…it was hard to hear that, it was hard to accept…two days later you were no longer here…rest in peace daddy, I love you and miss you.
Happy Birthday daddy!