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Daniel Van Johnson
July 5, 1918 - July 2, 2007

Daniel Van Johnson

Daniel Van Johnson, Sr., son of the late John Henry Johnson and Lee Oma (Potter) Johnson, was born in Jackhorn, KY, on July 5, 1918. He entered eternal life Monday, July 2, 2007. He was 88 years old at the time of his passing.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Opal Oneida Land Johnson. He was the last surviving sibling of 11 children. Daniel is survived by the following children: Daniel V. Johnson, Jr. (Andrea), Spotsylvania, V A, Oma Lou Blue (Bill-- deceased), Seveirville, TN, Brenda A. Sparks (Larry), Mayking, KY, Celeste Johnson (James), McRoberts, KY, Noah Lee Champion (Fran), son of Gladys Sexton, Greenville, TN, Anthony Holbrook (Elizabeth), Eric Holbrook, Jennifer Meeks (Steve), Lovene Bentley (Craig), all of Kona, KY; 16 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Daniel is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and friends, to mourn his passing.

Daniel worked in the coal mines from an early age until he was injured. He then worked into retirement at Whitesburg ARH. He was active in the union at ARH, and was a very dedicated president and union organizer for the United Mine Workers. Daniel became a devout Christian and was baptized into the Hemphill Church of Christ in March 2006.

Daniel was a dedicated gardener. He loved to hunt, fish, and had a great love for songbirds. He was a great storyteller and loved to entertain his grandchildren and great-grandchildren with his many tales. Daniel loved spending time with his family and will be missed by all.

In Memory Of Daniel Van Johnson, Sr. - Born July 5, 1918 - Passed Away July 2, 2007. Funeral Services were held at 2:00 PM Thursday July 5, 2007 at the Carty Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating: Brothers Dairl Strange, Hargus Hall & Noah Champion. Interment: Jackhorn Cemetery Jackhorn, Kentucky. Pallbearers: Family Members & Friends. Funeral Arrangements Cared For By Carty Funeral Home Fleming-Neon, Kentucky

(Psalm 23)

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want;
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:
He leadeth me beside still waters;
He restoreth my soul.
He leadeth me in paths of righteousness
For His name's sake.

Yea, though I walk through the valley
Of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil;
For Thou art with me;
Thy rod and Thy staff,
They comfort me.

Thou preparest a table before me
In the presence of mine enemies;
Thou anointest my head with oil;
My cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
All the days of my life;
And I will dwell in the house of the LORD
Forever.

Psalm 23

Let us remember that death is not the end,
but the beginning. As the sun sets in our
world, the sun is just rising for others.

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