Eldon E. Johnson Obituary (1922 - 2002)

Eldon E. Johnson, 79, of Taylorville, IL died at 12:10 pm Sunday, July 28, 2002 at St. Vincent Memorial Hospital, Taylorville. He was born on December 18, 1922 in Taylorville, IL the son of Ray E. and Beryl Neff Johnson. On April 4, 1954 he married Geraldine "Jerry" Bishop in Taylorville and she preceded in death on June 13, 1981. He then married Georgia Sexton Van Huss on February 5, 1983. Mr. Johnson was a Veteran of World War 2; Member and Past Commander of V.F.W. Post 4495 and American Legion Post 73 both of Taylorville. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Taylorville and had worked for many years as a car salesman for Luster Ford and Bob Ridings Ford in Taylorville. He is survived by his wife, Georgia of Taylorville. Daughter Brenda Vest and husband Danny of Normal, IL; 2 Grandchildren, Justin Vest and Kyle Vest and one Great Granddaughter, Kassidy Anne Vest. Also surviving is a sister-in-law, Phyllis Knope of Mt. Zion and a niece and nephew, Sue Love and Jeff Knope. Funeral Services will be at 1:00 pm Tuesday, July 30, 2002 in Trinity Lutheran Church, Taylorville with Pastor Rodney Blomquist officiating. Burial with Military Honors will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to services in the church on Tuesday. Memorials may be made to V.F.W. Post 4495, Taylorville, IL. McClure Funeral Home Taylorville, IL is in charge of arrangements.