Elwood Lee Johnson's Obituary
Elwood Lee Johnson Sr., age 61, of Lewes, DE, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2011 at his late residence. He was born in Wilmington, DE, on April 25, 1950 son of the late Elwood Johnson and Elsie C. Brink Johnson. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son Elwood Lee Johnson, Jr. in 2005 and a sister Jeanette Reginaldi.
He was the owner of AAT Tree Company. He had been very active in AA and CDA and helped numerous individuals over the years with their struggles. He was an avid Pinball enthusiast and loved to watch "Matlock."
He is survived by two step-sons: Charles Oliver and Louis Oliver; four step-daughters: Renee Quirk, Cherry Esslinger, Jody Moore, Karen Dunsmore; thirteen step-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; caregivers, Stacey and Francis Knox and Paul Laurenzi; three nephews; many friends; Social Workers Diana and Liz from VITAS; and his special animal friends: two puppies Young Blood and Lilly.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, June 16, 2011, at 2:00PM, at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE, where friends may call one hour prior to services. Burial will be private at Gracelawn Memorial Park, New Castle, DE.
Memorial contributions may be made to Tunnell Cancer Center, c/o Beebe Medical Foundation,424 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958 or to VITAS Hospice Charitable Fund, 100 Commerce Drive, Suite 302, Newark, DE 19713
Please visit Mr. Johnson’s memorial website at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com
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