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Thank you so much to everyone visiting this page. We will miss Ken tremendously and would love to have you share your favorite memories of him on this website. A memorial service is planned for September 2021 when it is safe for all to travel.

Obituary

Kenneth (“Ken”) Orville Johnson, age 90, passed away at home on January 27, 2021 with Shonnie Johnson, his loving wife of 70 years, their daughter, Jill and her husband, Randy Banks, and caregiver, Joy Thompson, at his side. Both Ken and Shonnie grew up in Chicago. They met on a blind date on September 22, 1948 and married on September 3, 1950.

Ken was born on November 17, 1930 in Chicago, IL, the second son …

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What was Ken's favorite color?
Blue
Blue
Blue
What causes did Ken care about most?
Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance (TS Alliance) - www.tsalliance.org/KenJohnsonMemorial
Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance (TS Alliance) - www.tsalliance.org/KenJohnsonMemorial
Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance (TS Alliance) - www.tsalliance.org/KenJohnsonMemorial
What were Ken's favorite local spots?
Museum of Science and Industry (Chicago), Iceberry (Reston Town Center), The Old Bro…
Museum of Science and Industry (Chicago), Iceberry (Reston Town Center), The Old Brogue Irish …
Museum of Science and Industry (Chicago), Iceberry (Reston Town Center), The Old Brogue Irish Pub (Great Falls), the Zo…
What were Ken's favorite vacation spots?
Devil's Lake (Wisconsin), Bermuda, Hilton Head, Disney World, Chicago, Williamsburg,…
Devil's Lake (Wisconsin), Bermuda, Hilton Head, Disney World, Chicago, Williamsburg, Savannah,…
Devil's Lake (Wisconsin), Bermuda, Hilton Head, Disney World, Chicago, Williamsburg, Savannah, Charleston, Lake George,…

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Born

November 17th, 1930
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Got married to Shonnie Johnson

September 3rd, 1950
Chicago, IL, USA
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50th Anniversary Family Cruise to Alaska

2000
Alaska

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Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Union Cemetery

323 N King St, Leesburg, VA 20176
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