Richard Lewis Johnson

In Loving Memory of Richard Lewis Johnson April 4, 1947 – July 29, 2026 Richard Lewis Johnson was born on April 4, 1947, at UVA Hospital in Albemarle County, Virginia, to the late William Howard Johnson and Louise Claxton Johnson. From his early years in Virginia, Richard began a life that would be marked by faith, service, hard work, family, friendship, and a generous spirit. Richard received his formal education at George Washington Carver Regional High School in Rapidan, Virginia. At an early age, he accepted Christ as his Savior and became a member of Little Zion Baptist Church, establishing a foundation of faith that remained an important part of his life. Richard was united in holy matrimony with his devoted wife, Florestine Metoyer, and together they shared a life rooted in family and love. Florestine preceded Richard in death, and he now joins her in eternal rest. On December 7, 1965, Richard answered the call to serve his country when he enlisted in the United States Air Force. He proudly served until receiving an honorable discharge on February 26, 1969. Following his military service, Richard built a career in the printing industry, working for several printing companies, including Colonial Printing and B&B Printing. After retiring from B&B Printing, he continued working at Walmart. Richard was a hardworking man who took pride in providing for his family and doing his part wherever he was needed. But Richard’s life was about more than work. He knew how to enjoy the simple things that brought him happiness. In his leisure time, he loved fishing, playing cards with his buddies, watching westerns and sports on television, and, most of all, spending time with family and friends. His warm personality, jovial spirit, generosity, and loyalty made him someone people enjoyed being around. Richard was a loving and devoted father, a family man, a patriot, and a true friend. Richard was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Florestine Metoyer; his parents, William Howard Johnson and Louise Claxton Johnson; and his brothers, Robert Johnson, William Johnson, Raymond Johnson, and Andrew Johnson. He leaves to cherish his memory his daughters, Alease Johnson, Patrice Woodson (Tillmon), and Melaney Johnson; stepdaughters, Yuvonda Cason and Ursuala Stallings (Kevin); stepson, Jerl Cason; grandchildren, Joseph Cason, Devan Cason, Jamara Phillips, Jaila Stallings, and Kyla Stallings; great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and his siblings, Irene Frye (Lawrence Franklin), Florence “Ruth” Johnson, and Louise Frye. Richard also leaves to cherish his memory two devoted friends who held special places in his life: Ray Brown, his former Assistant Manager at Walmart and a cherished friend, and Earline Coleman, his longtime neighbor and friend of more than 40 years. Ray Brown and Earline Coleman were also part of his care team in his final days and offered enormous support to his daughters during that time. Richard’s life was a testament to the importance of family, friendship, service, faith, and hard work. Though his earthly journey has come to an end, the love he gave, the laughter he shared, and the memories he created will live on in the hearts of those who knew him. He will be deeply loved, dearly missed, and forever remembered.

Richard Lewis Johnson

April 4, 1947 - July 29, 2026