Thomas Albert Johnson, June 07, 1926 — March 07, 2019

Thomas Albert Johnson June 07, 1926 – March 07, 2019 Share this obituary Send Flowers Upload Photo| View/Sign Guest Book| Send Sympathy Card Thomas Albert Johnson, of East Lake, passed peacefully, surrounded by his family at the Manistee County Medical Care Facility on Friday, March 7, 2019, at 92 years old. He was born June 7, 1926, in Manistee, the son of Albert and Ethel Johnson of Norwalk. Tom sailed on the Lower Lakers (carferries) until he met Laura in 1951.

They were married October 11, 1952. Tom served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict from 1952-1954 before settling in Manistee with his family. He worked 20 years at the Manistee Drop Forge until it closed in 1985, and he was a life member of the VFW Walsh Post 4499 in Manistee.

If Tom knew you, he knew what kind of car you drove. He loved to go for a ride around the area in his meticulously maintained, freshly waxed, pristine vehicle. When the weather was nice, you would always find Tom and Laura at the car shows, chatting with fellow enthusiasts and admiring the classic cars.

Tom is survived by: his wife of 66 years, Laura Johnson; his son, Ronald (Laurie) Johnson; his granddaughters, Allison Johnson and Jennifer (Michael) Kilkenny; his great-granddaughters, Aubrey and Eleanor Kilkenny; his sister, Betty Hilliard; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Charles Johnson and Dale Johnson. Tom’s family would especially like to thank the entire staff at Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital and Manistee County Medical Care Facility for their outstanding and compassionate care.

Memorial services will be conducted at 4:00 PM, Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at Norwalk Lutheran Church, with Reverend Michael G. Belinsky Sr. officiating. Interment will be in the Norwalk Cemetery in the spring. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 3:00PM until time of services at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Norwalk Church or the Manistee County Medical Care Facility to support the care of patients with dementia. Terwilliger Funeral Home, in Kaleva, is in charge of arrangements. www.

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