Buddy Johnson

Our deepest sympathies

Yes, even this Yankee has some very fond memories of the Johnson clan. It all started out in San Angelo when Bud and I were working hard to beat each other out for last in the class at Goodfellow. There we cemented a relationship that lasted another 43 years. Aside from our famliy friendship at Yokota when as newlyweds Donnie and Bud help us shape a marriage that is still growing today. Watching Bud bring up his two boys gave us a good foundation for bring up our family.

Even though there was a break for a few years while each of us work toward our final retirements Bud and Donnie found there way to spend a couple summers here in New Hampshire were we had several get togethers and swapped a few lies and reminisce about all the other friends that Bud had made and we shared their aquaintenances.

Donnie, Steve and Keith, Carol and I know how you miss your husband and father right now but beleive me he has left you with a wealth of memories that they will be with you everyday until we are all together again sharing one anothers love above. I would have like to been there when Uncle Clif Pudwill and Buddy met in heaven, maybe that's what the thunder was all about the other night. I/We too will miss Buddy Leroy until then, peace and the love of God be with you all.

My sympathies to the Johnson family.

We are so sorry to hear of Buddy's passing.
He was a good friend to us in Japan and later when he and Donna lived across the street from us in San Angelo.

We will miss him.

Our Maker welcomes a wonderful addition to his family in Heaven. For my family- especially coming from Mom and Dad- Mr. Johnson and his wonderful family have left indelible memories of their tremendous zeal for life and their strong faith and love of family and friends. My most vivid memories are of Mr. "Buddy" and his sons, along with my Dad Noe, brother Rick and myself, ascending and 'rapidly' descending upon Mt. Fuji (Japan) in the midst of a fast approaching typhoon. To that end, no doubt Mr. Buddy Johnson is welcomed with opened arms as he makes the ultimate ascent. Farewell Sir, until we meet again...and to his family, from the Guerra's, our deepest heartfelt condolences to you and yours... Dan.

MY DEEPEST THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY AN ANGEL HAS GONE HOME.

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

IM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

I am so sorry to learn of Buddy's passing.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Virginia Demarest Campbell
Cameron High School classmate

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Buddy and I went all through school together. Even kindergarten.

We knew Buddy and Donna and Family from Yokota, Japan before security service and remained friends ever since. Sorry for your loss Donna and boys and family. Love, Lee and Dee.

You are going to be missed by all. We will miss the stories and seeing you pull up in your big truck.
Our thoughts and prayers to Donna, Steve, Keith & family.

donna I'll always remember buddy telling ceshia when she was littlee in heart and soul with yo uMcchicken.That will always stay in my mind.He as a great guy. Our thoughts and prayer are with you, steve&family,Keith& family. We all will be with you, in heart and soul.Love Jerilyn & family

We met Buddy and Donna in Yokota, Japan in the mid-60s. Buddy will always be remembered as a friend who we shared some good times with and have fond memories of those days. Although we went seperate ways after our tour I did get to talk to Buddy this past winter. What a pleasure to renew the friendship and discuss old times. Donna our prayers are with and the family. God Bless.

No words can explain how shocked and saddened we are about your loss. We have so many precious memories of when we were in Japan together as friends and neighbors. We only wish we could have been able to see more of you after retirement; however we we all meet later high above.

Donna:
Remember all the good times we had together, WE WILL!
Barbara & Mike

UNCLE BUD----------

WE ARE SURE GOING TO MISS YOU. ENJOYED YOUR NICE VISIT HERE LAST SEPT FOR THAT WEEK. SURE MEANT A LOT TO MOM FOR SHE HAS TALKED ABOUT IT ALWAYS NEVER A DAY GOES BY SHE DOSENT SAY SOMETHING ABOUT YOU AND DONNA AND IT WAS ALWAYS GOOD.

WE LOVE YOU AND TAKE CARE UP THERE IN YOUR NEW HOME.
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO YOU DONNA/KEITH AND STVE AND FAMILIES. YOUR NEICE AND FAMILY

MY DEAREST OLDER BROTHER--YOU SURE KNOW HOW TO LEAVE US SO QUIETLY AND PEACEFUL. YOU DIDNT NEED TO DO THIS TO GET OUT OF HIP SURGERY. SURE GOING TO MISS YOU AND YOUR GRUMPY WAYS. WE HAVE HAD OUR UPS AND DOWNS BUT WE ALWAYS CAME TOGETHER IN TIME. YOU HAVE ANOTHER JOB NOW WITH GOD HELPING PARK THOSE 5TH WHEELERS UP THERE AND TELLING PEOPLE WHERE TO GO. WE SURE GOING TO MISS YOU BIG BROTHER AND WILL ALWAYS. LOVE YOU NO MATTER WHAT. YOUR ONLY SISTER, GUESS SINCE I AM THE NEXT TO THE OLDEST I AM IN COMMAND. LOL

U.Buddy, relying on you now to watch over us, especially the roadies. A.Donna/Steve/Keith, keep in touch especially with Dad. Let the stories from Yuma live on. Remember: Snoopy says Life is too short not to live it up a little.

We are sorry to hear of Buddy's passing. We will remember him for the practical joke that he pulled on me at the carriage factory in 2002 and for his visit with me last year when I was battleing cancer.

Donna, Steve, and Keith
Our deepest condolences for your loss. Buddy will be greatly missed by everyone. He was a very special person who touched all of our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of loss.

Mike, Anne, and Maddie

Buddy Johnson was a dear friend when we went through school and first got into the flying program in the late 1960's. We were at Yokota AB Japan together. Buddy was always so gruff and tough but everyone knew he had a heart of gold. It has been many years since I have seen Buddy, but I feel very fortunate and blessed that Buddy Johnson and I shared a portion of our life together. God bless the family and please remember one thing: "grieve but don't be sad as Buddy has just been upgraded." Johnnie Estes

It has been a very long time unlce buddy...way too long. i guess there will be no more stories of you putting your teeth on the table in front of the waitress in hannibal. Or you yelling at people on the roads. People ask me where i get my road rage from and i always tell them, from my good ol' uncle buddy and aunt donna. I'll miss all of your stories even when you were making fun of me and Brandon when we caught that sting ray way back when. I'll really miss you uncle buddy!!! I guess God just wanted another stubborn Johnson up there to boss people around and tell them how it is lol...I love you all and truley wish that i could have been there.

We are so sorry for your loss. From all we've ever heard Richard and Nedra say, Buddy was not only a fine and good man, but one with lots of humor who enjoyed life fully. Not a bad thing to be remembered for. May you find solace in your happy family memories.

RIP BUDMAN - TRUCK IS GASSED UP AND READY TO GO

What a shock it was to hear about Bud. I am so sorry. Take care of yourself now and I will try and get you a little later this evening.

Man Mr. Buddy you know how to go out with a vengance. What are we going to do without you? Who is going to be me Instant Message friend? You are going to be deeply missed. If you didn't want to have the surgery today (8th) you could have went about it another way. I know my dad is going to deeply deeply miss you and there will be no more stories of you yelling at the people on the road. Its been fun but I guess God needed another stubborn person up there to help him out. Donna/Steve/Keith - if there is anything you need you know us St. Louisans are there for you as we know if it was a different situation you would be there for us.. Buddy we will always keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Our deepest condolences to Donna and all the family on Bud's passing. This is indeed a sad day.

We send our thoughts, prayers and blessings to you all.

BIG HUGS and Warmest memories!

Craig and Lori