Eugene Francis Johnson, Sr., 82 of Brandywine, Maryland formerly of Indian Head, Maryland.

Obituary

Eugene Francis Johnson Sr. was born, January 1, 1938 to the Viola Mary Johnson and George Leo Ford in Indian Head, Maryland.

He was educated in the Charles County public school system and was a construction worker by trade and took great pride in the work he did.

Eugene enjoyed spending time with his family and lived life to its fullest.  Eugene "Gene" as he was affectionately known was a good man who took good care of his family.  He enjoyed spending time with his kids, grandkids, brothers/sisters, nieces/nephews and friends, talking trash, playing cards and cutting up.  He loved going to Tracey and Lennie's house for parties, he knew he would be able to sit back and enjoy some good food and shoot the breeze with many people.  He loved to brag about his beloved Camaro in which he loved to work on and always felt it was worth a million dollars, even though that was a bit exaggerated. He loved to watch a plethora of tv series such as Cash Cab, Matlock, The Flintstones, Everybody loves Raymond, Andy Griffith and his favorite Westerns, Gunsmoke, MASH, and Rifle Man with his beloved wife, the late Joyce Johnson.  His children watched so many episodes with him, they could probably recite each one.

When Eugene was initially admitted to rehab, we would go over to the nursing home and spend hours just laughing and talking about everything.  When he talked, he could talk your ears off, he was never at a loss for words.  When he could no longer speak, we often longed for those long conversations once more.  We will miss the visits, the excited tears he would shed when his loved ones walked in his room and giving him reassuring touches to let him know how much he meant to us.  I know he will miss the dances and silly things Tracey did to make him laugh.

We all LOVED our Dad, good, bad and indifferent and we loved him that way until he took his last breath.

Eugene Francis Johnson, Sr., transitioned to eternal life, Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at SagePoint Senior Living Services in La Plata, Maryland. He was preceded in death by his: beloved wife, Joyce Regina Johnson of 52 years; parents, Viola and George Leo Ford; sisters, Roselee Proctor and Mary Thompson; brothers, Cecil John Ford and George Ford.

Gene is survived by his sons, Eugene F. Johnson Jr. and Mark E. Johnson (Barbara); daughters, Angela D. Barnes (Lyn), Tracey A. Miller (Lennie Sr.), Tamera Jones and Tameka Smith-Copeland; grandchildren, Tony Francis Weitz, Shiquita Briscoe, James Barnes Jr., Nicole Johnson, Derron Lott Jr., Brandon Barnes, Lennie Miller Jr., Antonio Johnson, Mark Johnson Jr. and Omari Brown; great grandchildren, Jaymee Barnes, Harmony Ewings, Nehemiah Ewings-Lott, James Barnes Jr., Zayden Barnes and Adrian Briscoe III; brothers, Francis Ford (Dot) and Walter Lewis Brown; sisters, Shirley Ford, Pauline Neal (Ronnie), Gladys Ford, Beulah Ford and Dorothy Watts (Ray); dear and special cousin, Theresa Phillips and devoted nephew, Tommy Holmes.

Joyce final wish was for us to take care of her beloved Gene after she was gone, and that wish has been fulfilled.  He lived life on his own terms and what more can you ask of anyone.  Dad, grandpa, uncle, brother, pop pop….as you have journeyed onward to Heaven, I know your beloved wife is beyond happy to have you at her side.  Give her a hug and kiss for all of us!  Rest in Peace, until we meet again.

Viewing, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday, April 20, 2020 in the Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, P.A., 3439 Livingston Road, Indian Head, Maryland 20640.

Private Viewing and Private Service, Tuesday, April 21, 2020. Service, Live Streamed at 11:00 a.m.

Private Interment, Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Road, Clinton, Maryland 20735.

On Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. click on the link below to view the service live-stream (perfered browser would be Google Chrome).

Once on the Live Stream Page go to the bottom right side in the corner of the screen where you should see the word "Live" to adjust the audio.

Thank you.

https://www.thorntonfuneralhomepa.com/live-stream