Durwood Daniel Johnson

To Durwood son Durwood,

Dee - I'm sorry I know it most be so hard to lose your Daddy.
I was lucky enough to meet him a few times and you are just like your Dad even the skiing and the flying.
Sorry for your lose.
Thanks for sharing I will be thinking of you and your family.
xoxo Diana Sue

To all of Durwood's family,
I am so saddened to learn of Durwood's passing. We knew each other in an around the Beaumont area for years and then miraculously when I joined the Air Force and was sent to France I ran into Durwood. Gosh it was so good to see a friend. I had many pictures of him in his uniform, but we lost our home and everything in Hurricane Ike in 2008. I wished I could see those old pictures full of so many memories just one more time. Thank you for including pictures of him in the service. Durwood was a fine man and a wonderful and caring individual. I am so sorry he and I lost touch over the years. My prayers are with each of you. God bless you all at this time and always.

Sam Smith, Winnie Texas

Debra and Dee, my sincere condolensces on the loss of your father. I have many good memories of him as a counselor and also as a family friend. Your families will be remembered in my prayers.

Dear Papa,
You're are so very special in our lives; you've touched each one of us specifically and purposefully. I want to thank you for the love, encouragement, and wisdom you have given us over the years. I can still remember how exciting it was to hear about the stories of you fighting for our country over seas, or the stories of you finding the bullet hole in the roof years after dad had made it or one of the many many flying stories...or even the fun stories about the good old days of teaching biology and driving the school bus. I have to admit when Sean and I came to see you two summers ago, and we went to the track star museum, the botanic garden, and then drove around and saw the High school, childhood homes, and more great stuff...that was one of my personal favorite adventurers with you. With all of our gun shooting photos from last Christmas I'm pretty sure that none of your grandkids could ever run for political office (not that any of us would) --That was a great day!!...
I guess what I'm trying to say is I love you with all my heart and I miss you so much. I've been praying for you a lot lately. I pray that you are not hurting and that you have the peace that passes all understanding. I pray that you know how very loved you are and that you're are the best Papa in the whole wide world.
I love you with all my heart!
Jacadi

Debra and Dee, my sincere condolensces on the loss of your father. I have many good memories of him as a counselor and also as a family friend. You will be remembered in my prayers.

To My Dad:
I could not ask for a better upbringing. As a Dad you gave me every opportunity to succeed in this world of many faces. You taught how to love, sometimes in the tough forms.
You taught me how to play like there was no tomorrow (until tomorrow came and you had to get up early and go to work)
You taught me how to laugh, even when life got tough.
You taught me not to “sweat the small stuff” and made me realize that most everything is "small" in the big picture.
You taught me that money and material things are just tools and do your best to use them wisely.
You taught me that the greatest attributes of character are integrity and respect and that one “Oh shit” wipes out 10 “at a boys” so fast it makes your head swim.
You taught me that actions yell very loud and drown out any words
You taught me that life is not fair so “deal with it”. Also that “nothing is perfect and neither are we”; that is why God created forgiveness and we better take that one to heart.
You taught me that Gods greatest sanctuary is this wonderful earth that he has given us to use and enjoy, so praise him in it and respect it
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Daddy, I am amazed at the riches that you have left us with. They are abounding in the love of close friends and family. More than ever, it is shown in the lives of your six kids and seven grand kids.

I am doing my very best to pass these teachings along.

I am so proud to be your son and thankful for all the blessing that you have given us with your life.
We love you and will miss you with all of our hearts

Your Loving Son,
Dee

Sorry to hear of your loss. We went back so many years. We will be unable to make it over to the service Sunday but our thoughts and prayers will be with you.

Johnnie,
My heart goes out to you. Durwood was such a sweet man. May you take comfort in knowing an angel is watching over you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Kellie Middleton

Debra and Dee,

We love you both and are thinking about you, keeping you in our prayers!

Hi Ms. Johnnie,

So very sorry to hear about your loss. You are in everyone's thoughts and prayers here at M&D. If there is anything I can do to lend support in anyway, or even just listen, please call anytime. (409-225-2228)

Please be strong in this very difficult time, G*d loves you and so do all of us here : )

Carol