Nelson Martin Johnson
August 17, 1923 ~ October 9, 2007
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Arden ~ Nelson Martin Johnson, 84, of Sycamore Drive, Arden died on Tuesday, October 9, 2007 in Aston Park Health Care Center.
Mr. Johnson was the son of the late William Caleb Johnson and Nellie Daniels John-son. He was the youngest of eight children and was a US Army Veteran serving during WW II. He was a member of Arden Presbyterian Church for over 40 years, serving as a Deacon and Elder.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Wilma Lawson Johnson of Arden, two daughters, Amy Johnson McGrath of Cleveland, TN and Lisa Johnson Ballance of Greenville, NC; a son, Nelson Clark Johnson of Princeton, NC; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held 11 A.M. Saturday at Arden Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Chris Yates and Rev. Ed Graham officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arden Presbyterian Church, 2215 Hendersonville Road, Arden, NC 28704, Alzheimer's Association ~ Western Carolina Chapter, 31 College Place, Suite D320 Asheville, NC 28801-2644 or to Mountain Area Hospice, P.O. Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
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Amy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
God bless and keep you,
Love,
Alan and Mary
Dear Lisa and family,
Having been privy to the family struggles you’ve been dealing with over the past year I offer you my most sincere sympathies in the death of your precious father. I know that death, no matter how long it’s anticipated, brings such a deep sadness and sense of loss. I pray that you will feel God’s presence and his extraordinary peace as you take care of the arrangements and help your mother to transition and deal with the loss of her dear partner for over 62 years. Please know that my thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.
Much love and sympathy,
Debi Lee
To Wilma, Amy, Lisa and Clark, I was very sad to learn that Nelson had passed away. I know you know that he suffers no more, he’s in Heaven. I remember many times over the past 35 years of conversations we had that we both really enjoyed. I always liked to get his side of an issue. He was always up to date on many issues of the day. Also, if my reading glasses ever got a little loose he always had an extra little screwdriver to make them look like new. I’ll miss him and always felt he was like a Dad to me too. God bless you and keep you and thank God for giving us Nelson Johnson to know and love for all these years.
Dear Lisa and family, I remember your Dad as always having a kind disposition,an encouraging word and a bright smile. I know you will miss him.I hope you can find much comfort in knowing how many caring thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Having just lost my Mother and Father I can relate to your grief.Remember, that those we hold closest to our hearts never truly leave us. Jeffrey joins me in sending you our love and sympathy. Debbie
Amy and family,
We were saddened to hear about your dad’s passing. Having lost both of my parents in the last 2 yrs., I do know your loss. Please know Rick and I are thinking about you and praying for your peace. I’m sorry I was unable to make the funeral. I was in St. Louis doing work on my dad’s house so my step mother can finally sell it and get some closure. Again, may God’s peace be with you. Marcia and Rick
Dear Lisa, Amy and Clark,
I hope the memories of your Dad will bring you joy and peace during this difficult time. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Debbie