Walter Johnson

Walter was a New Years baby born on January 1, 1934 in Peoria Illinois to Roy Johnson and Anna Mae Jones who preceded him in death.

Walter was a member of the United States Air Force for 27 years. It was in the military that he met his soul mate Dixie M. Hosea who survives him. They spent 54 years together and to this union 4 children were born: Brenda Richards (Chris Richards of Australia), Kelly M. Hills (Dwayne), Walter Jr. (deceased) and Erica M. Johnson (Terry McDowell) – all of Colorado Springs. He was blessed with 3 grandchildren: Travis McDowell and Dyanna and Dwayne Hills Jr. Also our close family friends, Pastor Tim and Billie Frankland and Mr. Todd Bruning. Walter was a strong family man who loved his family and they always came first with him.

Walter enjoyed working and restoring cars and he faithfully attended the NHRA races each year. He was also a gifted painter and artist.

Walter knew the Lord as his personal Savior. He was an active member of Soldiers Memorial Chapel, Fort Carson Colorado. He loved working with the children at Vacation Bible School every summer.

As a Prince Hall Mason, Walter was a member of Pikes Peak Lodge #5-Worshipful Master Douglas Wilkerson. Walter was a Past Master of Pikes Peak Lodge #5, Past Grand Worthy Patron of Magnolia Chapter #14 and a Past Grand High Priest. Walter was made a 33* degree Mason in 2000.

Walter is also survived by 3 brothers Mr. William D. Johnson of Chicago Illinois, Mr. Howard Johnson and Mr. Steven Johnson (Monica) of Peoria Illinois. Walter is also survived by 7 sisters; Ms. Francis H. Johnson, Mrs. Roberta Gordon (Sylvester), Mrs. Carol Ann White (Daniel), Ms. Linda S. Johnson, Ms. Leslie Winters and Ms. Sandra D. Johnson all of Peoria Illinois. Walter was preceded in death by a sister Mrs. Dora Mae Brown and Mr. Thomas Johnson. Walter is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held at Swan Law Funeral Home, 501 N. Cascade, Colorado Springs, CO on Tuesday October 24, 2012 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

The Funeral will be held on Wednesday October 25, 2012 Soldiers Memorial Chapel, Fort Carson Colorado at 1:00 pm. Burial will follow immediately at Evergreen Cemetery Colorado Springs, Colorado.

The family will receive friends at home after the burial.