Gordon R. "Dick" Johnson, 91, of 1984 Prentisvale Road, Eldred, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023, at his residence, with his wife by his side.
Born on December 26, 1931, in Bradford, he was a son of the late, Gordon O. and Elva L. (Higley) Johnson.
He was a graduate of the Limestone Union Free School.
On September 6, 1952, he married Helen (Maben) Johnson, who preceded him in death on August 4, 1998. On October, 7, 2000, in the Bradford Alliance Church, he married Margaret A. "Peg" (Lowe) Vanscoter Johnson, who survives.
He worked as a mechanic for Browns Service and Milton Supply, Servomation as a cleaner, and for 30 years as a foreman at W.R. Case Cutlery, where he retired in 1992.
Dick was a member of the Bradford Alliance Church, and recently attended the Church of God in Eldred. He was a Limestone Volunteer Fireman for many years.
Surviving in addition to his wife Peg of 22 years, and seven sons, James H. (Valarie) Johnson, of Great Mills, MD, Dennis L. (Bonnie) Johnson, of Limestone, NY, Roger A. (Merri) Johnson, of Bossier City, LA, Charles A. (Tiffany) Johnson, of Bradford, Paul (Cheryl) Vanscoter, of Eldred, Mike (Jamie Whiteman) Vanscoter, of Eldred, and Matthew (Tammy) Vanscoter, of Port Allegany, three daughters, Debra L. (Danny) Clark, of Limestone, NY, Faye A. Dickerson, of Andover NY, and Brenda (Jeff) Moyer, of Shinglehouse, one brother, Howard Johnson, of Bradford, one sister, Brenda L. (Bill) Carpenter of Olean, NY, 26 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Helen, brother Merle Johnson, twin sisters, Shirley Bremiller and Sharon Johnson.
Family will receive friends on Thursday, June 22, 2023, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, Bradford Alliance Church, at 3:00 pm funeral services will be held with Rev. Rob Jeffery, Pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Limestone Cemetery.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the Great Commission Fund at the Bradford Alliance Church, 240 Minard Run Road, Bradford PA 16701, or a charity of the donor's choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com