David J. Johnson

Age 82, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, January 2, 2006 in St. Joseph?s Hospital, Elmira.David was born September 28, 1923 in Stafford, Texas, the son of the late John Charles and Ethel Hester Johnson.He is survived by Brenda Heldreth of Westly Chapel, FL; William Charles (Nancy) Johnson of Hampton Bays, NY; Evelyn J. Harmon of Rockville, MD; David B. Johnson of Washington; Deborah L. Johnson of Elmira; nine grandchildren, David, R. Bruce, Jimmy, Kelley, Travis, Darla, Corey, and Christopher; eight great-grandchildren; brother, George (Evelyn) Johnson of Houston, TX; sister, Ruth Wallace of Texas; and several nieces and nephews.He was also predeceased by his grandson, Thomas Harmon; brothers, Leon and Johnnie; and sisters, Viola and Betty.David was an engineer for US Steel/American Bridge in Elmira Heights, was a brother in the F & AM Masonic Lodge, and an avid hunter and fisherman.He loved to have company and liked to barbeque. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira on Thursday, January 5, 2006 from 5 to 7 PM.Funeral and Committal Services will be held there Friday at 10 AM, with Rev. William Vallet celebrating the services.Interment will be at the convenience of the family in Fitzsimmons Cemetery, Southport, NY. Memorial donations in David?s name may be made to the Arctic League Inc., 114 W. 2nd St., Elmira, NY 14901 or to the American Heart Association, NYS Affiliate, Attention:Heart Gifts, PO Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220-3049.Those wishing may leave a ?Candle of Remembrance? for the family at www.olthof.com.