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Final Mennas Jjobituary
Final Mennas Jjobituary
Final Mennas Jjobituary
John J. Johnson, the president of Farmer’s Bank in Riverdale, died on Monday at the age
This die-hard basketball fan has been an all-conference basketball performer, who played
for Riverdale University. His love for the game reached the extent that he died while he was
avidly watching the first quarter of Monday night’s Riverdale High School basketball game;
against Geneva.
Mr. Johnson was born in Riverdale, the son of J. Johnson, who was a longtime
Minister of the First Presbyterian Church of Riverdale. Although he grew up in this religious
family, Mr. Johnson was surprisingly convicted, in 1944, for draft evasion, and served six
months in prison.
Afterwards, Mr. Johnson earned a MBA degree from Riverdale University in 1950. Ten
years later, he became a member of the Riverdale School Board for a whole decade. In 1970, Mr.
Johnson has then began his eight-year journey as a member of the Riverdale City Council.
During this period of time, Mr. Johnson was also elected as the president of the State Bankers’
Association, in 1977. This professional journey highlights his loyalty to Riverdale, his
hometown.
The only survivor from Mr. Johnson’s family is Mrs. Helen Johnson, his wife.
His funeral will be held on Thursday 11 a.m. at McGrew-Jones Funeral Home, 2121
Central Ave. in Riverdale, whereas the burial will take place at Evergreen Cemetery. Memorials,
including contributions and flowers, may be made to a local heart association, to save others
from what Mr. Johnson has suffered. Even when he is gone, he is still giving.