Dennis Neil Johnson Sr.

Dennis Neil Johnson Sr.

Birth
Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, USA
Death
5 Nov 2017 (aged 77)
Sutherland Springs, Wilson County, Texas, USA
Burial
Cremated, Location of ashes is unknown. Specifically: Quote Kati Wall "He's offering caskets. They are to be cremated. Thank you for the information, we have friends that may need it"
Memorial ID
185006125 View Source

Dennis along with his wife of 44 years, was shot and killed in the Sutherland First Baptist Church shooting that left 26 dead and 20 injured.

He was a church elder and member of the Sutherland First Baptist congregation for more than a decade, a prior member of Floresville First Baptist Church for 25 years, and a veteran of both the U.S. Navy Reserves and the Army National Guard. During his time in the US Navy (1984-1995), Dennis served as a Seabee in Operation Desert Shield and later joined the American Legion, a patriotic veterans association devoted to serving the community and fellow service members.

Dennis and Sara celebrated 44 years of marriage on July 27th. They are survived by their children: James Graham, age 51; Neil Johnson Jr., age 50; Deanna Staton, age 46 (husband Arron); Michael Johnson, age 43; Kati Wall, age 29 (husband Jason); Ryan Johnson, age 28, several beloved grandchildren, and were expecting 4 great-grand children.


•Visitation: Sunday, Nov. 12, from 2 p.m., First Baptist Church, Floresville

•Funeral service: Sunday, 3 p.m., in the church

•Services entrusted to: First Baptist Church, Floresville, 830-216-4946

Dennis along with his wife of 44 years, was shot and killed in the Sutherland First Baptist Church shooting that left 26 dead and 20 injured.

He was a church elder and member of the Sutherland First Baptist congregation for more than a decade, a prior member of Floresville First Baptist Church for 25 years, and a veteran of both the U.S. Navy Reserves and the Army National Guard. During his time in the US Navy (1984-1995), Dennis served as a Seabee in Operation Desert Shield and later joined the American Legion, a patriotic veterans association devoted to serving the community and fellow service members.

Dennis and Sara celebrated 44 years of marriage on July 27th. They are survived by their children: James Graham, age 51; Neil Johnson Jr., age 50; Deanna Staton, age 46 (husband Arron); Michael Johnson, age 43; Kati Wall, age 29 (husband Jason); Ryan Johnson, age 28, several beloved grandchildren, and were expecting 4 great-grand children.


•Visitation: Sunday, Nov. 12, from 2 p.m., First Baptist Church, Floresville

•Funeral service: Sunday, 3 p.m., in the church

•Services entrusted to: First Baptist Church, Floresville, 830-216-4946



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  • Created by: Don/Cindy Morris Rust
  • Added: 6 Nov 2017
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID: 185006125
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