  Ernest
Samuel Johnson, 85, entered into eternal life with his Lord and Savior,
Thursday, June 9, 2011. Mr. Johnson was born March 10, 1926 in Sherman,
Texas, son of Ernest Samuel and Eula Mize Johnson. Ernest married the
love of his life, Geraldine Gilley. He was honored to have served his
country for 20 years in the United States Navy before retiring. Later
he retired from Anderson Clayton/Kraft Foods after 17 years where he
had many, many dear friends. His passion in life was serving the Lord,
his family and growing and nurturing things that bloomed. Ernest
attended the TLC of Denison and Greater Life Church of Sherman, which
he felt he was privileged to have helped build. He was a devout
believer in the U.P.C. way. He was a good Christian man, loving
husband, father and grandfather. Ernest will be greatly missed by all
who knew and loved him.
Loved ones left behind to cherish his memory are his beloved wife, Geraldine Johnson; 3 daughters, Rhonda Sue (Nonna Sue) Johnson Phillips and husband, Rodney; Gina Corbin; and Deanetta R. Johnson Vincent and husband, Jack, all of Sherman, Texas; one son, Dino Gilley and wife, CoriAnn of Arlington, Texas; 4 cherished grandchildren, Samantha Denise Johnson, Christina Danielle Atkins, Daurian Doriona Sommers, Noah Samuel Atkins and Grayson Dean Gilley; 2 beloved great-grandchildren, Arianna Danielle Atkins and Alec Grimes. Also, dear friend, Judith Lynn Rollins; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his loving parents; 3 brothers; 4 sisters; and beloved son, Rodney Samuel Johnson. Mr. Johnson was cremated according to his wishes and there were services planned. Arrangements were under the direction of Fisher Funeral Home, located at 604 West Main in Denison.  Cremation Susan Hawkins © 2024 If you find any of Grayson County TXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |