William Keith Johnson passed peacefully and entered into eternal life at the age of 70, on Sunday, May 15, 2016 at the Hospice of the Comforter in Altamonte Springs, Fl, surrounded by loving family. Keith was born on Saturday, March 30, 1946 in Middletown, OH to parents, William Earl Johnson and Dorothy Fuller "Butterworth" Johnson.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Jeanne P. Johnson, his sons: W. Scott Johnson (wife Kristin) and Ryan B. Johnson (wife Maggie), 2 grand-daughters Ryleigh and Kaelyn, sister Marilyn and nephews Micheal and Timothy Stewart of Virginia, and his 98 year old mother Dot Johnson of Lakeland, FL. He is predeceased by his father Bill Johnson.
Keith lived in Altamonte Springs, FL since 1976. Prior, he earned a B.S. degree from Florida State University (was a Life Loyal Sigma Chi) and served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era from 1969-1972. He was an extremely hard worker and owned his own tool business, Distrbutor Tool X-Change, for 25 years.
Keith was a staunch Republican and a Christian. He enjoyed traveling with friends and family, Working puzzles and sudukos, reading and watching Westerns, Nascar, and Football, spending time with family, and keeping up on current events. He was very concerned about the state of the World and wanting a better country for future generations.
He was a wonderful example to us all; a loving , gentle, generous, patient, kind, and faithful husband, father, son, brother, uncle, friend, and grandfather "Pop Pop"! We love him dearly, we know he loved us, and we will miss him greatly. We couldn't have asked for more. It is our hope and prayer that he has finally heard the words from Our Heavenly Father "Well done, my good and faithful servant" Matthew 25:23, and can rest peacefully.
The service will be performed by Northland Pastor, Jeff Bell. Services will be held at DeGusipe Funeral Home-Maitland Chapel on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 11 am, followed by a burial service at Highland Memory Gardens in Apopka, FL.
Flowers or donations made to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of the Comforter (Altamonte Springs) are welcomed.