Howard Eugene Johnson

August 5, 1939 - February 4, 2020

Howard Eugene Johnson, 80, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 10:45 A.M. Tuesday February 4, 2020 at his home. He was born August 5, 1939, in Hoopeston, the son of Harold and Mildred (Dukes) Johnson. He married Myrna McNeely on December 20, 1958 in Hoopeston. She survives in Hoopeston. He is also survived by two sons, Greg (Kimberly) Johnson of Danville, IL and Danny (Sarah) Johnson of Birmingham, MI; daughter-in-law, Ava Johnson of Wellington, IL; sister, Connie (George) Kult of Hoopeston, IL; brother, Roy Johnson of Indianapolis, IN; sister-in-law, Judy Johnson of West Lafayette, IN; grandchildren, Tyler (Jessica), Stewart, Trace (Sarah), Madison, Allison, Reagan, and Andrew; one step-grandson, Clayton (Destiny) Hall; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; one son, Tony Johnson; infant sister, Ellen; sister, Joyce Denison; and one brother, Harold “Butch” Johnson. Howard worked at FMC in Hoopeston as a machinist until his retirement. He was a Cornjerker and Fighting Illini fan. Most of all, Howard loved spending time with his family and friends. A visitation will be held 4:00 – 7:00 P.M. Monday February 10, 2020 at Anderson Funeral Home 427 E. Main St Hoopeston, IL. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday February 11, 2020 at the funeral home, with Pastor Brent Zastrow officiating. Burial will follow in Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston. Memorials may be made in Howard’s honor to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or online at www.stjude.org.