Richard Donald Johnson, Sr.

Johnson, Richard D. Sr. age 79 of Maryville passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at his home. A retired advertising executive originally from Worcester, MA. A loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He leaves behind an amazing family who will miss him terribly. Survivors include: Wife, Rachael Johnson; Sons, Richard Johnson Jr. & wife Jennifer of Maryville, Robert Johnson & wife Gloria of Delano, TN and Michael Johnson & wife Karen of Tulsa, OK; Daughter, Debbie French Perry & husband Richard of Knoxville; 18 Grandchildren, Eric French, Lindsay French, Tanya French Price and husband, Brad, Sean French and wife, Ildiko, Ryan Perry, Rachel Perry, Trey Johnson, Brandi Mathis Aiken and husband, Brantley, Stacie Mathis Bishop and husband, Jeremy, Drew Johnson and wife, April, Rick Mathis and wife, Brandi, Rebecca Johnson Herd and husband, Ron, Robby Combs and wife, Stacie, Allen Johnson, Coby Johnson, Myles Johnson, Megan Johnson, and Jennifer Johnson; 11 Great-Grandchildren; 2 Beloved Dogs. A Private Memorial service will be held Sunday, October 22, 2006, West Chapel, Smith Mortuary with Pastor Robbie Combs officiating. Smith Mortuary, Maryville, 865-983-1000. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Richard Donald Johnson, Sr. please visit our Sympathy Store.