Harvey Rexford Johnson

HARVEY R. JOHNSON Harvey R. Johnson, 96, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Saturday, September 27, 2014. A Military graveside service will be held at 10am, Friday, October 3, 2014, Mt. Washington Forever Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:30-8pm, Thursday, October 2, 2014, at Floral Hills. Harvey was born October 2, 1917 in Armstrong, Iowa. He served as a Naval Instrument Pilot during World War II. A Raytown resident, he worked as a Manager of Engineering for Bendix Corp and was also a Watchmaker, owning Johnson Jewelry in the 1950’s. Harvey was a one of a kind man who through his quiet strength touched many lives. He was a coach, mentor and friend to many. His laughter and life lessons will forever carry on in his loved one’s lives. Harvey was preceded in death by the love of his life, Irene Johnson and daughter Sharon. He leaves behind his son Terry Johnson (Jan), grandchildren, Cyndi (Joe) Denham, Tyler (Alissa) and Kelsey Johnson, great grandchildren Shelbi and Joseph. The family would like to thank the staff of Preferred Care at Home, Crossroads Hospice, and especially The Villages of Jackson Creek for all of their support. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in his honor to City Union Mission, KCMO or the Disabled Veterans. Arr. D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Floral Hills Funeral Home, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., KCMO, (816) 353-1218.