Wilbur Dale Johnson

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Collins Funeral Home

Wilbur Dale Johnson, 95, of Scottsburg, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at his residence. He was born on September 4, 1923 in Crothersville, Indiana, the son of the late Ervin and Jeanette (Erb) Johnson.
Dale was the last male survivor of the Austin High School Class of 1941. He was married on March 29, 1946 to Loretta O. (Meadors) Johnson, and they spent 62 years together before she preceded him in death on March 31, 2008.
Dale retired in 1986 as a production mechanic for the old American Can Company in Austin, Indiana, where he worked for 35 years and was also a farmer. He was a member of the Zoah Christian Church, where he had served as an Elder, Deacon, Youth Group Sponsor, Sunday School Superintendent and Teacher. Dale enjoyed raising a large garden when he was younger and he and his wife were still able to can their vegetables together. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Luann Johnson; two brothers, Russell and Elvin Johnson and a sister, Mary Lou Heacock. Survivors include a daughter, Reba Johnson of Scottsburg, Indiana; two sons, David L. Johnson and his wife Joyce of Indianapolis, Indiana and Brian D. Johnson and his wife Josanne of Bloomington, Illinois; two sisters, Delores Pratt of Crothersville, Indiana and Peggy Thompson of Tyler, Texas; five grandchildren, Aaron (Jen), Adam (Abbie), Alex (Stephanie), Bethany and Andrew Johnson and five great grandchildren, Noah, Lucy, Lily, Asher and Aliza Johnson. Funeral Service: 11:00 am Thursday, January 24, 2019 at Zoah Christian Church with Bryan Drum officiating. Visitation: 4 to 8 pm Wednesday at Collins Funeral Home and after 9 am Thursday at Zoah Christian Church. Interment will be in Zoah Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be given to the Zoah Christian Church Building Fund or the Orchid Group-Thrive-Aaron & Jen Johnson c/o Collins Funeral Home in Scottsburg, Indiana. Online condolences:www.collinsfuneralhome.net.

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