David D. "Dave" Johnson Obituary (1937 - 2023)

On Sunday, February 12, 2023, at 5pm David (Dave) D. Johnson went to be with his Lord and Savior surrounded by his loving family. Dave was born June 30th, 1937, in Saybrook, IL to John Wilbur and Minnie Tressie Avonell Johnson. He was a graduate of Saybrook High School in 1955. Dave joined the US Marine Corps and served four years. Dave married Ruby L. Thacker on January 18th, 1959. Together they raised two daughters Lee Ann (Annie) and Carol (Carrie). Dave had a passion for family and traveling. He loved music and was known by many for his quick wit, smile, singing and compassionate spirit. He retired from Humko in Champaign, IL where he worked as an Engineer Service Tech. At that time, he also served as a union steward for the Local IBEW. He was a member of the American Legion and attended church at Gibson City Bible Church in Gibson City IL. Dave is survived by his loving wife Ruby and two daughters Lee Ann & John Barnett, and Carol Durham, along with 21 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. His brother Rodney Johnson & family, sisters-in-law Lavern Johnson & daughters, Carol/ Mike Townsend & family, Donna Thacker & family, brother-in-law Gerald/Shirley Thacker & son, along with many other family and friends. Dave is preceded in death by his parents, one grandson Ross Whitson and 4 brothers James (Jim), Larry, Robert (Bob), Jean Johnson as well as many other family members. Services will be held February 27th at the Gibson City Bible Church with visitation starting at 10am and service at 11am. Graveside service will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Saybrook. Memorials may be made to the Gibson City Bible Church.