Julian Warren Johnson, 88, of East Ridge, TN passed away Saturday, November 2, 2013. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church and the Fellowship Sunday School Class. Mr. Johnson was a veteran of WWII serving in the U.S. Army in France and Germany. He was a retired Manager of Eckerd Drug Stores after over 40 years of service.
He was an avid bowler and golfer and a member of the VFW, American Legion and the Chattanooga Half Century Club. Additionally, he was a big fan of big band music of the 1940’s and Gospel music.
He was preceded in death by his parents, David A. and Ida Mae Warren Johnson and a half brother, Charles Johnson.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Betty Johnson and his daughter and son-in-law, Denise (Pat) Hughes of Acworth, GA.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Tuesday at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, 404 South Moore Road. Burial will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery with Military Honors.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 PM Monday and from 9:30 – 10:30 AM Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416.