Gay Edward Johnson

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Molt Johnson Jr., Ward Johnson, Ray Johnson, Bobby Johnson, son Keith Johnson and grandson Eric Johnson.

He is survived by his wife of 73 years Peggy Johnson and his brother Ted Johnson; children: Cathy Johnson-Stewart, Linda Johnson-Wildberger and Kevin Johnson; Grandchildren: Tara Johnson-Mejia, Andrea Johnson, Lauryn Johnson, Ryan Stewart and Jennifer Martin; Great Grandchildren: Nicola Stewart, Owen Stewart, Lanae Stewart, Macyn Stewart, Dylan Swomley, Juliet Swomley, Devin Martin, Kinsley Martin, along with numerous extended family members and friends.

At the age of 6, Gay’s father moved the family from North Carolina to Johnson City, TN where he graduated from Boones Creek High School in 1949. He joined the Air Force in early 1951. He was stationed in Miami, FL for his boot camp and early time in the service. Peggy rode the train from Johnson City, TN to Miami, FL in early 1952 where she and Gay were married. He was then stationed at Charleston, SC.

Gay was then sent on TDY to Okinawa, Japan for a year. Upon returning he was transferred to San Antonio, TX. Then the family was transferred to England for three years in the early 1960s. While in England the family visited The White Cliffs of Dover and Buckingham Palace where they saw the Queen. Back to San Antonio and then to Germany in the late 1960s. In Germany the family traveled to Italy, Holland and through the Alps of Austria. Then, once again back to San Antonio where he retired after 24 years of active duty, at the rank of SMSgt.

He spent one year at Randolph painting airplanes, along with one of our cars and several of our bicycles.

Then spent another 19 years as an electrician for Civil Service at Lackland AFB before retiring at the age of 65. Upon retirement Gay and Peggy moved to Spring Branch, TX

Gay loved to work with his hands. He spent much of his time working outside in the yard, vegetable garden and tending his honey bees. He could build and repair literally anything. One of the things he enjoyed, much to the nervousness of his wife, was having children on the roof.

Gay was dearly loved by many and will be greatly missed.