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Gerald Howard Johnson

November 27, 1935 - August 17, 2018

Gerald Howard Johnson of Annapolis, MO passed away Aug. 17, 2018 in St. Louis, MO at the age of 82 years, 8 months, and 21 days. He was born Nov. 27, 1935 in Annapolis, MO, a son of the late Benjamin Franklin and Irene Risher Johnson, and Tessie Johnson. On May 4, 1957 he was united in marriage to Gayle Gallaher who survives. To this union was born two children; Michael Lynn Johnson and wife Karen and Cheryl Elaine Casteel and husband Jeff both of Annapolis. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, two brothers Helbert and Pete Johnson, two sisters, Mable Jeffreys and Barbara Ann Skaggs, and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Benjamin and Irene, his step mother Tessie, and a grandson Michael Christopher Johnson. Gerald retired as Foreman with MODOT in the Annapolis Facility after many years of service. He was a 1953 graduate of Annapolis High School where he excelled in Basketball and was named to the Missouri All State Basketball Team. While proudly serving his Country in the United States Air Force he met his loving wife Gayle of 61 years. He was also a member of the Assembly of God Church in Des Arc. A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 21 at 11 AM from Annapolis Church of The Nazarene with the Rev’s. Zach Hindman, Don Dement and Howard Casteel officiating. Visitation will begin Monday from 4 to 8 PM at Cole Family Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Annapolis Cemetery with Military Honors. Memorials may be made to the Annapolis Cemetery Assn. On Line condolences may be made at www.colefamilyfuneralhomes.com

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Gerald Howard Johnson of Annapolis, MO passed away Aug. 17, 2018 in St. Louis, MO at the age of 82 years, 8 months, and 21 days. He was born Nov. 27, 1935 in Annapolis, MO, a son of the late Benjamin Franklin and Irene Risher Johnson, and Tessie... View Obituary & Service Information

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