Kirkwood Dale Johnson, Sr., 97, of Farmingdale, formerly of West Babylon, entered into Eternal Life on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Predeceased by his beloved wife, Catherine Joyce (nee Ennis), in 2009. Devoted life-partner of Paula Scalise. Adored father of Kirkwood Dale, Jr. and Kerry D. Loving father-in-law of Annmarie and Jean. Cherished grandfather of Ava, Lilly, Nicholas, Brandon, Justin, Jessica, Christopher, and Zachary. Proud US Airforce Korean War Veteran. Beloved school bus driver for the West Babylon School District before his retirement in 2019. He will be forever loved and deeply missed by each life that he touched. Family will receive friends at Claude R. Boyd-Spencer Funeral Home, 448 W. Main Street, Babylon, Sunday, November 1, 2026, 2:00 pm-4:00 pm & 7:00 pm-9:00 pm. Funeral service 9:30 am Monday, November 2, 2026, at the funeral home. Interment to follow at Calverton National Cemetery, 210 Princeton Blvd., Calverton. Remembrances and messages of condolence can be left for the family on our website: www.boyd-spencer.com.
