Max Cameron Johnson

Max Cameron Johnson passed away January 27, 2015 at Applewood Living Center. He was 88 years old.He was born December 24, 1926 in Norfolk, VA. Max moved to Roanoke, VA where he was raised and attended school. He went on to graduate from Virginia Southern College.Max enlisted in the United States Army during WWII and was a member of an Airborne unit. He was honorably discharged from active duty on December 6, 1946. He continued with the Air Force Ready Reserve until February 22, 1963.He married Anna Johnston in 1954 and they made their home in Alexandria, VA. He moved to Longmont in 2011, following the death of Anna on December 22, 2010, to be close to his family.Max was a Special Agent for the United States Department of the Treasury, retiring in 1984.He was a member of the Masonic Lodge.Max volunteered his time as a tax preparer and at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum. He was a Civil War buff and enjoyed growing Bonsai trees, classical music, writing p try, bird-watching and swimming.He is survived by his sister Gayle Jeffreys of North Kingstown, Rhode Island, sister-in-law Sue Loper of Niwot, CO and several nieces and nephews.A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:30pm, Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at the Atria of Longmont. Cremation entrusted to Ahlberg Funeral Chapel and Crematory. Memorial contributions may be made to OUR Center and sent in care of Ahlberg Funeral Chapel. Visit www.ahlbergfuneralchapel.com to share condolences.