Michael "Mickey" Johnson's Obituary
“May the road rise to meet you, and the wind always be at your back. May the sun shine warm on your face and the rains fall softly on your fields. And until we meet again, may God hold you gently in the palm of His hand”.
Michael “Mickey” Johnson, age 76, of Longview, peacefully passed away at home with loving family by his side. He was born July 25, 1946, in Alexandria, Minnesota to Ronald and Donna Johnson, now deceased.
Michael proudly served his country in the US Army from November 1966 to 1992. During that time he served 2 tours in Vietnam. While in the army he worked on Huey and Apache helicopters which gave him a greater appreciation of their use and history. Honorably retired as a 1st SGT (E8) his decorations, medals, badges, citations, and campaign ribbons included- ARMY LAPEL BUTTON / BRONZE STAR MEDAL / MERITORIOUS SERVICE (2ND AWARD) / AIR MEDAL / ARMY COMMENDATION (4TH AWARD) ARMY ACHIEVMENT MEDAL (2ND AWARD) MERITORIOUS UNIT COMMENDATION/ ARMY GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL (7TH AWARD) NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL (2ND AWARD) VIETNAM SERVICE MEDAL WITH 7 BRONZE SERVICE STARS.
After retiring from the army Michael’s love for auto repair took him into the field of retail sales of auto parts where he later retired in February of 2022.
Dad loved NASCAR racing and rooted for Bubba Wallace every race. He had a passion for old school muscle cars and rebuilt a few in his time. Working on Huey and Apache helicopters in the military made him have a greater love for the history of them. One Huey that returned from Vietnam that he worked on currently sits in the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum.
He was a calm man with little to no complaints. He was quick to help when a call came that he was needed.
His wife Carolyn, Michael’s parents and sister Patty, all precede him in passing.
He is survived by his children Dobbey Johnson and his wife April, Tony Johnson, Carrie Ruffin and her husband Antonio. Grandchildren, Megan, Bailey, Scott, Rashawn, Taylor, Ariana, Kylee, and D.C. Great Grandchildren Elora, Magnolia, Hadlee, Ireland, Easton, and Sophie.
He is also survived by his siblings Ronnie, Carolyn, Jerilyn, Bonnie, Cheryl, and Mark.
“Let not your hearts be troubled: Believe in God, believe also in Me. In my Father’s house are many rooms; If it were not so, would I have told you; that I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and take you myself, that where I am, you may be also”. John 14:1-3
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