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Funeral: 2 p.m. Sunday, November 22, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 12 Noon until the hour of service on Sunday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Interment: Campground Cemetery
Marty W. Johnson, age 54, of Xenia, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2015, at St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham.
Marty was born January 7, 1961 in Flora to Delbert Eugene and Connie (Lamb) Johnson. He married Sherrykay Britton on November 22, 1985. Marty worked for Sherwin-Williams in Effingham for 17 years and prior to that, was employed at Sunbeam Plastics for 17 years. Marty was all about family and friends. He was saved and during his spare time enjoyed watching the History Channel, being outdoors and going rappelling, and working on cars with his sons.
He is survived by his wife: Sherry Johnson of Xenia; two sons: Todd Johnson (fiancée Harley Davis) of Xenia and Trenton Johnson (fiancée Cayla Tower) of Xenia; mother: Connie Johnson of Flora; two brothers: David (Maralee) Johnson of Flora and Perry Johnson of Salem; mother-in-law: Mary Britton of Clay City; two brothers-in-law: Jerry Britton (friend Gaitha Miller) of Noble and Homer (Amy) Britton of Sailor Springs; sister-in-law: Carrie (Carroll) Lee of Clay City; along with many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, including a special great-niece: Aleiyah Kay Krutsinger. He was preceded in death by his father, paternal grandparents: Virgil and Dorothy Johnson, maternal grandparents: Ray and Arlene Lamb, and father-in-law: Homer Britton.
A funeral service for Marty Johnson will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 22, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will be in Campground Cemetery, Xenia. Visitation will be from 12 Noon until the hour of service on Sunday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be given to the American Heart Association and will be accepted at the funeral home. Share online condolences and memories with the family at www.frankandbright.com.
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I'm so sorry for your lose. my thoughts and prayers with you and the boys
I am so sorry to hear about Marty . Prayers for you Sherry and the boys 😞
I am so shocked and saddened to hear about Marty. His mother and I are cousins but I always considered Marty my cousin since I knew him better and we were closer in age. I will miss seeing you.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
So sorry for your loss. In our thoughts.
We will remember Marty with the greatest of fond memories. May God watch over you in your time of need.
So sorry for you loss Sherry. Keeping and your family in our prayers.
Sherry and family, With love and sympathy in the loss of someone whose generous spirit touched so many.
We are so very sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers..
We are so at a loss of words. Our hearts are just broken. May strength be with you and the boys in the days ahead. Sherry I remember the first time you met Marty. He will forever be our "W M".
Dave, Perry and families, I am so sorry to hear of Marty's passing. Praying for all of you at this time.
Very sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts.
Prayers for comfort for the family. May God give you peace and comfort.
So sorry for your loss I am here if you need me Sherri
Todd & Harley, so sorry for your loss. My condolences to the family. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
So sorry for your loss. Marty and I graduated together in 1979. Always had a smile and spoke when he saw you. May God comfort you in this sad time.
Sherry, you and your entire family have been on my mind. I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm praying for all if you.
Carrie and family - So very sorry to hear of the passing of your loved one. Many thoughts and prayer for all of you. May you find comfort and peace at this time.
Dave and Family: We are very sorry to hear of the passing of your brother. Please know that y'all are in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time. God bless.
Sherry, you and Marty have always been very special to our family. We are thinking of you, the boys, and the rest of the family. We are praying peace and comfort and know that we love you all very much.
I am so very sorry for your loss. The entire family is in my prayers.
We are so sorry to hear of your loss, and will keep your family in our prayers.
Dave & Maralee, so sorry for your loss.
My candle should have been a campfire, for all the time Marty's old friends spent sitting around one with him!
I am sure sorry to hear this. My heart felt condolences to all.
So for your loss.My prayers are with you.
So sorry to hear this. Your with God now. My heart felt blessings goes out to family at this time of sadness. He was a good man.
So sorry to hear about Marty. Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. Love and deepest sympathy.
Sherry and family , we are sorry for your family's loss, praying for family .
I worked with Marty at Sunbeam He was one of the best friends I had.Prayers go out to his family.
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