JOHNSON, Danny R.

Mohave Daily News, Mohave Valley, AZ - Published in Mohave Daily News Online from May 12 to May 19, 2011 - Danny R. Johnson, age 70, died May 7, 2011, in Bullhead City, Ariz. Danny was born June 16, 1940, in Jonesboro, Ark., to James Hill Johnson and Betty Henry. He married Martha Ann Dupree Royall, on Sept. 23, 1967, in Torrance, Calif. After living in Garden Grove, Calif. for 25+ years, he retired to Ft. Mohave, Ariz., 5-1/2 years ago. He retired from Reynolds Metals Can Plant in Torrance, Calif., with 30 years of service. He enjoyed playing craps, watching baseball and was an avid BBQ'er. Danny's eyes always twinkled with the mention of his grandchildren, Robert, Justene, Nickalis, John Jr. and greatgrandson, Liam. He adored and loved his wife, Martha, AKA his personal nurse. They had two daughters, Vivian Darlene and Jammie, whom Danny loved very much. He was proud to be part of the Royall Clan. Danny and his BBQ Ribs will be missed! Danny was preceded in death by his daughter Jammie; parents, James and Betty; three brothers, Eddie, Bobby and Donald; sister, Nancy; and granddaughter, Justene. He is survived by his wife, Martha; child, Vivian Darlene (John) of Powers, Calif; brother, Jimmy Johnson, of Hanford, Calif.; three grandchildren, Robert, Nickals, and John, Jr; and greatgrandson, Liam. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 13, 2011, at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 Highland Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah. Interment will be at Elysian Burial Gardens, 1075 East 4580 South, Salt Lake City, Utah. Online condolences may be made to: www.wasatchlawn.com ______________________________________ Danny R. Johnson, age 70, died May 7, 2011 in Bullhead City, AZ. He was born June 16, 1940 in Jonesboro, AR to James Hill Johnson and Betty Henry. He married Martha Ann Dupree Royall, September 23, 1967 in Torrance, CA. After living in Garden Grove, CA for 25 + years, he retired to Ft. Mohave, AZ five 1/2 years ago. He had retired from Reynolds Metals Can Plant in Torrance, CA with 30 years of service. He enjoyed playing Craps, watching baseball and was an avid BBQ'er. His eyes always twinkled with the mention of his grandchildren Robert, Justene, Nickalis, John Jr. and great-grandson, Liam. He adored and loved his wife Martha AKA his personal nurse. They had two daughters Vivian Darlene and Jammie, whom he loved very much. He was proud to be part of the Royall Clan. Him and his BBQ Ribs will be missed! He is survived by his wife Martha, children, Vivian Darlene and Son-in-law John Powers, CA; brother, Jimmy Johnson, Hanford, CA; grandchildren Robert, Nickals, John, Jr. and great-grandson, Liam. Preceded in death by daughter Jammie, granddaughter Justene, brothers, Eddie, Bobby and Donald, sister, Nancy, parents, James and Betty. Funeral services will by Friday, May 13, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 Highland Drive, SLC, Utah. Interment: Elysian Burial Gardens, 1075 East 4580 South, SLC. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on May 12, 2011.