JOHNSON, Floyd T.

The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Wednesday, June 26, 2007 Floyd T. Johnson died June 23, 2007, at Bob Stump VAMC, in Prescott, Ariz. He was born in Doniphan, Mo., the son of Jasper and Retta (Maybre) Johnson. Floyd was 84 years old. Floyd grew up in Missouri and moved across the South with his family as migrant workers, before settling in California. He joined the Army at the age of 20 during World War II. He met the love of his life, Bernice, at a boarding house after returning to Missouri. They moved after their marriage to Phoenix in 1952. He was a gifted carpenter who found he was more productive working on his own. His family grew to three girls, Linda, Lona and Sandy. After many real estate ventures and numerous building projects, the Johnson’s decided in 1970, that Prescott was a cooler place to continue his lively hood. He and Bernice celebrated 53 years of marriage, before she was r called home to the Lord. Floyd lived his life loving the Lord and wanted always to serve Him the best he could. He was a person of great strength and determination. He took great pleasure in being honest and was very devoted to his family, who will miss him very much. Floyd is survived by his three girls; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Memorial service will be 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 27, 2007, at Word of Life Assembly, 2200 N. Highway 89, Prescott, Ariz. Visitation will be from 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 27, 2007, at the Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home, corner of Cortez and Carleton. Burial with full military honors will be 10 a.m. Thursday, June 28, 2007, at The National Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek, Phoenix, Ariz. Information provided by survivors.