October 12, 1927 - November 22, 2011
Age 84, of Wyoming St., Warsaw, called home by his savior, Jesus Christ on November 22, 2011 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.
He was born October 12, 1927 in the Town of Wethersfield, NY, son of the late Ephriam and Lucy Wilson Johnson. Hughie was a veteran of the US Navy having served from 1945 to 1947. He was employed as a machinist at Morton Salt Company in Silver Springs for 32 years. He retired in 1989. In earlier years, Hughie was a self employed farmer and in his retirement years, he ran Hew’s Tool & Saw Sharpening. He enjoyed the outdoors and working on cars and tractors. Hughie was a devout Christian and a long time member of the former Hermitage Baptist Church. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.
Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Alberta Reed Johnson, whom he married on November 15, 1947; his children, Sharon (Willard) Preussel of Madison, Ala., Lisa (Richard) Hodges of Albion, H. Wilson “Wil” (Linda) Johnson of Pittsford; 10 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; his brother, Nels (Dorothy) Johnson of Gurley, Ala.; his sister in law, Marilyn Johnson of Ocala, Fla.; several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Gordon Johnson and Robert Johnson.
Friends may call Saturday 11 AM – 1 PM at Robinson & Hackemer Funeral Home, 246 N. Main St., Warsaw where a service will be held immediately following calling hours at 1 PM. Burial will be in Wethersfield Cemetery, Smith Corners. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
November 26, 2011 : Calling Hours for Hughie W. Johnson - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
November 26, 2011 : Funeral Service for Hughie W. Johnson - 1:00 PM
Dec 6.11 from Don & Velda Reiman:
We wanted to be at the calling hours & funeral service for Hughie but were unable to do so. Our prayers are with you and we look forward to being with him at the feet of Jesus. If there is anything we can do for you please let us know. Looking forward to seeing you in church Love In Christ D & V Reiman
Dec 1.11 from Jeffrey Flint:
Sorry to hear of Hughie's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dec 1.11 from Mary Mann:
Sorry to hear of Hughie's passing- brings back the memories of waiting on him at the bank and of you coming to the library--a very nice man that will be missed but you know he is at peace with the Lord-take care, Mary
Nov 26.11 from Patricia Lyke:
Sorry I couldn't be with you today, but know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Will always think of hughie with his smile. Althea, I know you will miss him, but we know where he is and will see him again.
Nov 26.11 from Dianne Cottrill:
Sharon and family, I thought I left a message here the other day, but perhaps I forgot to finish it. I have been thinking of all of you the past few days. Although I did not know your dad, I know he was special. Be safe as you travel from various places. Dianne Yarbrough Cottrill LCS #67
Nov 25.11 from Clint and Sharon Newell:
Dear Sharon and family. Our hearts go out to you at this time of sorrow. You have lost a loved one, but it is conforting to know that he is with Jesus at this very moment. We shall be praying for you.
Nov 25.11 from charlotte olsowsky barlow:
Sharon, I am sorry to hear of your Father's passing. You & your family are in my prayers.