Elmer Hugh Johnson

Johnson, Elmer H. –age 87 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on December 31, 2011 surrounded by his close family. He was a member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church for almost 6 decades where he served in many areas, mainly the children’s department. He was retired from DOE with 40 years’ service and honorable Certificate of Recognition for Development. He was an avid bowler and a loyal VOLS fan. His flower gardens were the talk of the neighborhood. He was a true servant of the Lord serving his family, friends, and neighbors selflessly. Preceded in death by parents, Calvin and Myrtle Johnson; loving wife of 62 years, Hazel Johnson; 10 brothers and 1 sister. Survived by daughter, Janice Pedigo; son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Donna Johnson; grandchildren, Todd Pedigo, Jennifer Franklin and husband Joey, Anthony Johnson and wife Janae, Hannah Casavant and husband Abner, Elizabeth (Lizzie) Johnson, 7 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews; special niece, Lois Shanks, special friends, Carolyn Mullins, Freida Edison, Edith Duckworth and a host of other friends. Service will be on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at 2:00 pm at Wallace Memorial Baptist Church with Rev. Kent Williams officiating. Visitation will be from 12:30-2:00 pm prior to the service. Family and friends will meet on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 1:00 pm at Sherwood Memorial Gardens for the interment. In lieu of flowers the family request to make donations for memorial Bibles in Elmer’s memory at Wallace Memorial Baptist Church, 701 Merchant Drive, Knoxville, TN 37912. ….God saw you getting tired And a cure was not to be So He put His arms around you And whispered “Come with Me.’ With tearful eyes We watched you suffer And saw you fade way Although we loved you dearly We could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove He only takes the best. It’s lonesome here without you We miss you more each day Life doesn’t seem the same Since you’ve gone away. When days are sad and lonely And everything goes wrong We seem to hear you whisper “Cheer up and carry on.’ Each time we see your picture You seem to smile and say ‘Don’t cry, I’m in God’s keeping We’ll meet again someday.’ Condolences may be offered at www.sherwoodchapel.com