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Thomas Johnson Obituary

PETERSTOWN — Thomas L. Johnson age 72, of Peterstown, W.Va. passed away, Saturday, July 4, 2009 at Carilion Giles Memorial Hospital, Pearisburg, Va. Born, September 11, 1936 at Tennille, Ga., he was the son of the late Floyd Cooper and Eva Mae Lindsey Johnson. Thomas worked as a Postmaster of Union and Hillsboro and was a former member of the Red Sulphur Springs Ruritan Club, the Gideon's International and was a member of the Red Sulphur Community Church. Survivors include his loving wife of 42 years, Ellen Ballengee Johnson; one son, Keith Johnson and wife Joy of Germany; one daughter, Tommie Ellen Bradley and husband Eddie of Peterstown, W.Va.; one brother, William Eugene Johnson and wife Phyllis of Thomaston, Ga.; one sister, Nellie Buchanan of Thomaston, Ga.; and four grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Megan and Tyler Johnson of Germany and Sydney Bradley of Peterstown, W.Va. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at the Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel, Peterstown, W.Va. with Pastor Roger Hatfield and the Rev. Archie Bowling officiating. Burial will follow in the Red Sulphur Community Church Cemetery, Red Sulphur Springs, W.Va. Friends may call from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at the funeral home. Online guestbook can be signed or condolences sent to the Johnson family at www.broyles-shrewsbury.com. Arrangements by Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, Peterstown, W.Va.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jul. 7 to Jul. 8, 2009.

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Glenda Schawalder & family

July 30, 2009

Ellen, Tommie Ellen and Keith
It's heartbreaking to lose one so dearly loved and cherished. Knowing how your family has always walked with God I know that he will give you comfort and strength to carry on. What wonderful neighbors Tom, you and family always were. To this day I miss and love you all. May Tom rest in peace with his savior. Sympathy and healing is wished for your family.

Margaret Ellis

July 9, 2009

Mrs. Johnson, Tommie Ellen & Keith,

I was saddened to hear the news of the loss of your husband/father. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.

Mike McReynolds

July 7, 2009

Mrs. Johnson, I am so sorry to hear about your husband. I am not sure if you remember me, Mike McReynolds. Please know that you are in my prayers and thoughts. If you or Tommie Ellen should need anything at all, please dont hesitate to let me know. [email protected]

Yours truly,
Mike McReynolds

Vickie Meador-Smith

July 7, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Lowell & Anna Mae Davis

July 7, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Gaye & Aileen

July 7, 2009

Dear Ellen and Family,

We are deeply saddened by the news of your Husband's/Father's passing. You made such an impact on our lives that we would like to extend our condolences and heartfelt sympathy to you. May God be with you to comfort and strengthen you and give you peace.

July 7, 2009

Ellen and Family Bob and I send our thoughts and prayer in your loss. Tom was a good friend to Bob when they worked together at Union. You will miss him ,but can have good memories of what a good person he was.We send or sympahty. Susie and Bob Wickline

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