Richard Wallace Johnson

Richard (Dick and Biff) Wallace Johnson passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Virginia Hospital Center at the age of 91. He was born on April 11, 1930 in Arlington. Richard was born to Paul and Ressie Johnson, the third of nine children. He was the father of Bonnie, Richard II, and Steven. He is survived by his daughter, Bonnie Schoen (Kurt) of Ft. Myers FL., brother Clifford (Judith) of Church Hill, MD., grandson, Eugene “Gene” Richard Collins (Kathryn), their four children; Brooklyn, Scarlett, Tasha and Josie; and granddaughter Jessica “Jessie” Collins Narotski (Kevin), and their son Jetson (with another son on the way), as well as many nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was predeceased by his parents and seven of his siblings; also by his two sons, Rick and Steve. He was born and raised in Arlington where he was an outstanding athlete at Washington-Lee High School, participating and lettering in baseball, football and basketball. After a short stint with the U.S Postal Service, he had a long career with the Central Intelligence Agency, serving in a number of foreign countries, mostly the Far East, when, at the age of fifty, he decided to retire due to health issues. His primary hobby for the last sixty years has been golf, where he formed many lasting friendships. A funeral service for Richard will be held on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Murphy Funeral Home, 4510 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22203. A graveside service will occur from 1:30PM to 2:00 PM at Columbia Gardens Cemetery, 3411 Arlington Boulevard, Arlington, VA, 22201. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared here.