Ernest Wesley Johnson

Born September 3, 1934, in Bedford County, he was the son of the late William Henry Johnson and the late Lula Ann Millner Johnson.

Pete was stationed in Iceland while serving in the United States Army. He retired as a sheet metal foreman for Southern Air with 36 years of service. Pete also served as a faithful member of Hyland Heights Baptist Church for over 20 years where he assisted with the church kitchen.

In addition to his parents, Pete was preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters. Pete is survived by his daughter Robin Burley and husband Wayne of Altavista, his granddaughter Sandy Glass and husband Russell of Evington, two great-grandchildren Matthew Thomas Glass and Sydney Kathleen Glass of Evington, one sister Betty Maddox of Lynchburg, and several beloved nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be conducted 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at Whitten Timberlake Chapel with the Rev. Carl Weiser officiating. Interment will follow at Virginia Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends 6 until 8 p.m., Monday, February 18, 2019, at Whitten Timberlake Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hyland Heights Baptist Church Children’s Ministry.