From the Herald Tribune
Shared by his cousin Susie Hall Hamilton
Venice police have identified the bicyclist who died Tuesday morning while trying to cross the southbound lane of U.S. 41, near Eagle Point Drive, as 78-year-old Mickey Johnson of Nokomis. Johnson, who moved to Nokomis almost 40 years ago, had deep ties to the community, especially at Venice-Nokomis United Method Church, where he served on a variety of boards. “We’re all just really, completely heartbroken; we’d known each other a long time,” said Robin Deegan, the church’s community outreach coordinator, who had known Johnson and his family for 35 years. “He was a very gentle man — not just a gentleman — a very gentle man,” Deegan continued. “Very soft-spoken, a man who adored his family, thought that his grandchildren hung the moon and set out the stars, was completely dedicated to his wife.” Johnson moved here from Elida, Ohio. An Army veteran, he was born in Davenport, Virginia, and owned Johnson’s Autohaus in Elida before moving to Nokomis, where he was the self-employed owner of Mickey Johnson Supply Company and Johnson Enterprises. He was a member of Friends of the Legacy Trail and the Manasota Track Club, where he was named Volunteer of the Year, in addition to the Venice-Nokomis United Methodist Church. Surviving family members include his wife of 47 years, Sue, of Nokomis; son Scott Johnson (Shannon Via) of Venice; daughter Lori Johnson Kern (John) of Nokomis; grandchildren Jay, Chad and Lily; mother-in-law Rosie Winters of Venice; sister Dolores Farmer of Virginia; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother Bob Johnson. Arrangements for Johnson’s funeral are being handled by Farley Funeral Home. A funeral is planned at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, at Venice-Nokomis United Methodist Church, 208 Palm Ave, Nokomis, followed by burial at Venice Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations should be made to the Manasota Track Club, P.O. Box 5696, Sarasota, FL 34277.
Shared by his cousin Susie Hall Hamilton
Venice police have identified the bicyclist who died Tuesday morning while trying to cross the southbound lane of U.S. 41, near Eagle Point Drive, as 78-year-old Mickey Johnson of Nokomis. Johnson, who moved to Nokomis almost 40 years ago, had deep ties to the community, especially at Venice-Nokomis United Method Church, where he served on a variety of boards. “We’re all just really, completely heartbroken; we’d known each other a long time,” said Robin Deegan, the church’s community outreach coordinator, who had known Johnson and his family for 35 years. “He was a very gentle man — not just a gentleman — a very gentle man,” Deegan continued. “Very soft-spoken, a man who adored his family, thought that his grandchildren hung the moon and set out the stars, was completely dedicated to his wife.” Johnson moved here from Elida, Ohio. An Army veteran, he was born in Davenport, Virginia, and owned Johnson’s Autohaus in Elida before moving to Nokomis, where he was the self-employed owner of Mickey Johnson Supply Company and Johnson Enterprises. He was a member of Friends of the Legacy Trail and the Manasota Track Club, where he was named Volunteer of the Year, in addition to the Venice-Nokomis United Methodist Church. Surviving family members include his wife of 47 years, Sue, of Nokomis; son Scott Johnson (Shannon Via) of Venice; daughter Lori Johnson Kern (John) of Nokomis; grandchildren Jay, Chad and Lily; mother-in-law Rosie Winters of Venice; sister Dolores Farmer of Virginia; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother Bob Johnson. Arrangements for Johnson’s funeral are being handled by Farley Funeral Home. A funeral is planned at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, at Venice-Nokomis United Methodist Church, 208 Palm Ave, Nokomis, followed by burial at Venice Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations should be made to the Manasota Track Club, P.O. Box 5696, Sarasota, FL 34277.
From the Herald Tribune
Shared by his cousin Susie Hall Hamilton
Venice police have identified the bicyclist who died Tuesday morning while trying to cross the southbound lane of U.S. 41, near Eagle Point Drive, as 78-year-old Mickey Johnson of Nokomis. Johnson, who moved to Nokomis almost 40 years ago, had deep ties to the community, especially at Venice-Nokomis United Method Church, where he served on a variety of boards. “We’re all just really, completely heartbroken; we’d known each other a long time,” said Robin Deegan, the church’s community outreach coordinator, who had known Johnson and his family for 35 years. “He was a very gentle man — not just a gentleman — a very gentle man,” Deegan continued. “Very soft-spoken, a man who adored his family, thought that his grandchildren hung the moon and set out the stars, was completely dedicated to his wife.” Johnson moved here from Elida, Ohio. An Army veteran, he was born in Davenport, Virginia, and owned Johnson’s Autohaus in Elida before moving to Nokomis, where he was the self-employed owner of Mickey Johnson Supply Company and Johnson Enterprises. He was a member of Friends of the Legacy Trail and the Manasota Track Club, where he was named Volunteer of the Year, in addition to the Venice-Nokomis United Methodist Church. Surviving family members include his wife of 47 years, Sue, of Nokomis; son Scott Johnson (Shannon Via) of Venice; daughter Lori Johnson Kern (John) of Nokomis; grandchildren Jay, Chad and Lily; mother-in-law Rosie Winters of Venice; sister Dolores Farmer of Virginia; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother Bob Johnson. Arrangements for Johnson’s funeral are being handled by Farley Funeral Home. A funeral is planned at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, at Venice-Nokomis United Methodist Church, 208 Palm Ave, Nokomis, followed by burial at Venice Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations should be made to the Manasota Track Club, P.O. Box 5696, Sarasota, FL 34277.
Shared by his cousin Susie Hall Hamilton
Venice police have identified the bicyclist who died Tuesday morning while trying to cross the southbound lane of U.S. 41, near Eagle Point Drive, as 78-year-old Mickey Johnson of Nokomis. Johnson, who moved to Nokomis almost 40 years ago, had deep ties to the community, especially at Venice-Nokomis United Method Church, where he served on a variety of boards. “We’re all just really, completely heartbroken; we’d known each other a long time,” said Robin Deegan, the church’s community outreach coordinator, who had known Johnson and his family for 35 years. “He was a very gentle man — not just a gentleman — a very gentle man,” Deegan continued. “Very soft-spoken, a man who adored his family, thought that his grandchildren hung the moon and set out the stars, was completely dedicated to his wife.” Johnson moved here from Elida, Ohio. An Army veteran, he was born in Davenport, Virginia, and owned Johnson’s Autohaus in Elida before moving to Nokomis, where he was the self-employed owner of Mickey Johnson Supply Company and Johnson Enterprises. He was a member of Friends of the Legacy Trail and the Manasota Track Club, where he was named Volunteer of the Year, in addition to the Venice-Nokomis United Methodist Church. Surviving family members include his wife of 47 years, Sue, of Nokomis; son Scott Johnson (Shannon Via) of Venice; daughter Lori Johnson Kern (John) of Nokomis; grandchildren Jay, Chad and Lily; mother-in-law Rosie Winters of Venice; sister Dolores Farmer of Virginia; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother Bob Johnson. Arrangements for Johnson’s funeral are being handled by Farley Funeral Home. A funeral is planned at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, at Venice-Nokomis United Methodist Church, 208 Palm Ave, Nokomis, followed by burial at Venice Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations should be made to the Manasota Track Club, P.O. Box 5696, Sarasota, FL 34277.
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