David Owen Johnson
June 28, 1944- February 8, 2021
David Owen Johnson, 76, of Dunkirk passed away February 8, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born June 28, 1944 in Onley, MD to Clarence Preston and Janet Opal (Malabey) Johnson. David was raised in Deale and graduated from Southern High School. After high school, he worked for the state roads before joining the Navy in January of 1966. While in the Navy David served two tours in Vietnam and earned the Vietnam Campaign and Service Medals and National Defense Medal. Also, while in the Navy he received his HVAC certification. He later worked for the federal government at the Washington Naval Yard, where he then retired. David married Virginia Miller on June 2, 1966 and they lived in Hawaii, North Beach and then settled in Dunkirk in 1973. David was very proud of his military service and also enjoyed hunting, fishing, crabbing, being on the water and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his father, mother and step-father, Clyde A. Crotts and brother Geoffrey Corbin Crotts. David is survived by his wife Virginia C. Johnson of Dunkirk, daughters Shelly Johnson (Tracy) of Bowie, Christina Thomas of Hollywood and Erik David Johnson (Charlene) of Dunkirk, grandchildren Emma, Lillian and Samantha Thomas and Alexandra and Gage Johnson. Also surviving are a brother Sidney Johnson (Genevieve) of West River and sister-in-law Penny Murphy of Brandywine.
Visitation
Services
- Memorial Service
Monday, February 22, 2021
2:00 PM
Interment
Contributions
Condolences
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9 Feb 2021
3:59pm
I will miss you so much dad
City
Bowie
State
MD
9 Feb 2021
4:37pm
David, Thank you for being a loving, caring brother to Jerry and a comfort and help to me and for all you did for us. I will never forget you and all the good times we all had. I love you and miss you.
Love, Penny
City
Brandywine
State
Md
9 Feb 2021
4:48pm
Our deepest condolences. Dave was a good neighbor for almost twenty years.
Kenny & Jackie Reantoquio
City
Owings
State
MD
10 Feb 2021
9:39am
So sorry to hear about David’s passing, he will surely be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
John and Shirley Johnson
City
Moneta
State
Virginia
10 Feb 2021
1:28pm
David, my brother in law, will be missed very much. There are not enough words to share of our many many great family times together. He put the word ‘Feast’ in Crab Feasts. Plus, nobody could make pulled pork the way David did (I hear it is a ‘Johnson-only’ sacred recipe). When David made pulled pork I would often cancel vacation plans in order to partake in this delicious delight.
David was very generous with both his time and his resources and was always there to offer advice which never steered me wrong. I will always be grateful to him.
When I think of David, I think of this poem:
Those we love
don’t go away
They walk beside us
everyday
Unseen, unheard
but always near
Still loved,
Still missed
and very dear.
David will always be with us.
City
Huntingtown
State
MD
15 Feb 2021
3:36pm
David leaves us with a treasure chest of fond memories of family, friends and great BBQ’s. He always had that ready, unforgettable smile. Love and sincerest condolences to the Family.
City
Braeside
State
Ontario, Canada
17 Feb 2021
10:54am
Kaye. I am so sorry for your lost. Great memories of our carpooling time, especially on those awful snow days when David would drive us and keep us entertained all the way. I certainly could not have none those alone. May God help you and your family through this difficult time. Love
Darlene Suit
City
Huntingtown
State
Maryland
20 Feb 2021
10:08am
Kaye, my sister, my friend. There are no words for the sadness in my heart for you and your family. David was a kind and caring person who will be missed. I remember living with you in Norfolk when David was overseas and even when he came home. Not just any brother-in-law would do that. And he gave me the “Johnson secret BBQ sauce recipe”.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love and Hugs
Glory & Gerry
City
Gloria & Gerry Baker
State
West Virginia
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I will miss you so much dad
David, Thank you for being a loving, caring brother to Jerry and a comfort and help to me and for all you did for us. I will never forget you and all the good times we all had. I love you and miss you.
Love, Penny
Our deepest condolences. Dave was a good neighbor for almost twenty years.
Kenny & Jackie Reantoquio
So sorry to hear about David’s passing, he will surely be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
John and Shirley Johnson
David, my brother in law, will be missed very much. There are not enough words to share of our many many great family times together. He put the word ‘Feast’ in Crab Feasts. Plus, nobody could make pulled pork the way David did (I hear it is a ‘Johnson-only’ sacred recipe). When David made pulled pork I would often cancel vacation plans in order to partake in this delicious delight.
David was very generous with both his time and his resources and was always there to offer advice which never steered me wrong. I will always be grateful to him.
When I think of David, I think of this poem:
Those we love
don’t go away
They walk beside us
everyday
Unseen, unheard
but always near
Still loved,
Still missed
and very dear.
David will always be with us.
David leaves us with a treasure chest of fond memories of family, friends and great BBQ’s. He always had that ready, unforgettable smile. Love and sincerest condolences to the Family.
Kaye. I am so sorry for your lost. Great memories of our carpooling time, especially on those awful snow days when David would drive us and keep us entertained all the way. I certainly could not have none those alone. May God help you and your family through this difficult time. Love
Darlene Suit
Kaye, my sister, my friend. There are no words for the sadness in my heart for you and your family. David was a kind and caring person who will be missed. I remember living with you in Norfolk when David was overseas and even when he came home. Not just any brother-in-law would do that. And he gave me the “Johnson secret BBQ sauce recipe”.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love and Hugs
Glory & Gerry