Ellis Johnson

Ellis "Ray" Johnson passed away peacefully May 22, 2017 at home with his family, after a long and courageous battle with Leukemia. Ray is survived by Diane; his daughter, Kimberley Ann; son, Darrell, son in law, Alex; grandchildren, Nicholas and Joshua. He is also survived by his brothers and sister Sterling (Carolyn) Johnson, Jerry (Mary) Johnson, Robert Dean (Leslie) Johnson, Kent (Janice) Johnson and Peggy (Robert) Clark. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lyman and Corine Johnson. Ray was born in Fairfield, Illinois and graduated from Fairfield High School and continued his education at St Phillips College. He entered into the United States Air Force in 1961 and after serving his country for 22 years, he retired from Randolph Air Force Base in 1983. He continued with a second career with the United States Post Office retiring after 18 years. Ray was a loving and caring father who was always there for his children. He was a proud and devoted Grandfather to his Grandsons. Ray was a gentle man whose passions included rescuing homeless dogs, reading and cheering on his favorite football team, the Nebraska Corn Huskers; but more than anything he loved spending time with his children and his grandchildren, sharing a love of sports with Nic and the appreciation of Opera music with Josh.
Visitation will be at Schertz Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, June 8, 2017 from 6:00PM - 8:00PM with a Memorial Service to start at 7:00PM. Interment will be Friday, June 9, 2017 at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery at 10:30AM.

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