Thomas Francis Johnson

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Agnes Johnson; sisters, Barbara (Ford), Frances (Scott), and Ruth (Boggs); and brother Bill. He is survived by the love of his life, wife Susan,Anne Johnson; sister, Rosemary (Brandenstein); and brother, Jim; and his many nieces and nephews.

Tom and his wife loved to ski. They took many trips to the ski resorts in Utah, California, Colorado, and Pennsylvania. They loved traveling, camping and outdoor activities.

Tom knew that he wanted to become a machinist from a young age. Tom entered the machining trade at Barberton High School. He completed a 4 year apprenticeship at Ohio Machine and Mold. Because of the skills he learned, he worked for 3 federal government agencies during his career.

He worked on jet aircraft at Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, NC. He did research projects for the Army Research Lab in Adelphi, MD. He finished his career working for United State Postal Service, Washington DC.

After retiring, he and his wife moved back to Ohio to be near the family. Tom loved country living. The last years of his life he spent in his log cabin on 6 acres. He loved floating around in his pool. He also loved gardening, chopping wood, and many other outdoor activities. He loved being outside in nature.

One of the most tender truths in Scripture is the way the Bible describes death. Instead of presenting it as a terrifying, permanent end, the Word of God repeatedly refers to death as a sleep. This imagery brings comfort, hope, and peace. Just as sleep is temporary and restful, so is death for the believer. In fact, the Bible consistently teaches that when a person dies, they rest in the grave until the second coming of Jesus Christ, when the resurrection will awaken them to eternal life.

The truth reminds us that God is love and that he holds the future securely in His hands. In Christ, death is nothing more than a temporary sleep, and resurrection is our glorious awakening. Until then, we live with faith, grace, and hope, trusting in the One who will one day call us from our rest into eternal joy.

Rev 21:4. "And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away."