MSgt Dwight R. Johnson, USAF Ret., 60, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2013.
He is survived by his loving wife, W. Savonda Spence Johnson of Bellevue, NE; daughters, Savonda N. Petersen & husband Marvin of Sioux, IA; Maria Nagele & husband Ryan of Katie, TX; and grandson, Cooper Petersen. A service will be held at 11:00 am, Woodlawn Memorial Gardens on Friday, September 27, 2013.
A Better Place
He’s in a better place right now
Than He’s ever been before;
All pain is gone; He’s now at rest;
Nothing troubles him anymore.
It’s we who feel the loss of
Of his wisdom in our grief;
For he was a man among men
Far beyond belief.
We know we’ll reconnect with him
At the end of our Masonic Road road;
We’ll see his cherished face again
When we release our earthly load.
A dear Brother but more especially a true Friend. You will be missed! We gave you your roses my Brother. Condolences to the family.
A good man and friend. Susan and I send our condolences to family and friends alike. Most assuredly, Dwight will be greatly missed by all who knew him. May he have fair winds and following seas on this his final journey. J-
A Masom’s Mason. Rest in peace old friend. Will meet on the other side.
Aunt Sam & Family
“Nothing you love is lost. Not really. Things, people–they always go away sooner or later. You can’t hold them anymore than you can hold moonlight. But if they’ve touched you, if they’re inside you, then they’re still yours. The only things you ever really have are the ones you hold inside your heart.” Bruce Coville
D..R. you will be missed. I truly thank you for all the wise counsel. I will continue to keep your family in my prayers.
D.R. thank you for your service not only to the Masonic Family but also to this great Nation in which you have served with distinction. Rest in peace in that undiscovered country in which no traveler returns. From one of many students you have left an influence on, thank you. Bro Gary Smith.
Dear Sam and Family. I am so sorry f for the delay but I just found out about D.R. a week or so ago. All I can do is offer our deepest condolences to you and your family. May he rest in peace.
Deputy Johnson will be greatly missed. We spoke periodically and he was my mentor. I was always impressed by the many sacrifices he made for others. He spent his life helping others. He definitely worked the works of him that sent him while it was day. He has now been rewarded by the almighty on high. Rest peacefully my brother.
DR was one of the kindest, smartest people we have ever met. He was a blessing to all he encountered and will be missed. We have fond memories of the sound of his laughter that will sustain us forever because we loved him dearly.
Our condolences to his family. Rest in Peace Good Friend.
DR will surely be missed, he was a very special friend and mentor to me. Our prayers go out to his family. R.I.P dear friend, we were truly blessed to have you in our lives.
Frank & Pearl Mills
Dalzell, Sc
23 Sep 2013
DR will surely be missed. All the years I have known him, he has always been forthright, always willing to help and a pleasure to be around. I will miss seeing him in my travels. He will be remembered and missed.
DR you will be truly missed big brother. The Johnson family are in my prayers.
DR, may you rest in peace, I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Dr. was our son too!We love him and will miss him so very much. We all know he’s in a better place, and God said “Slow Down Servant.” If there is anything we can do for the family, just let us know. You are in our constant prayers.
Dwight R Johnson
You will truly be missed my brother, we all will miss your guidance and loyalty you displayed for the love of masonry. A wealth of knowledge you shared with many brethren will continue to better the men of tomorrow in Washington State Jurisdiction PHamily, thank you good sir for the knowledge you bestowed upon me I will forever cherish it for the rest of my life.
Dwight set the bar high when it came to helping others. I will always remember his kindness. Thinking of you today and lifting you up in prayer.
Eternal God and Father,
we praise you that you have made people to share life together
and to reflect your glory in the world. We thank you now for D.R. ,
for all that we saw of your goodness and love in his life
and for all that he means to each one of us. As we too journey towards death may we do so in the company of Jesus, who came to share our life that we might share the life of eternity. To him be glory with you and the Holy Spirit
for ever and ever.
Amen.
Eunice & I will miss Dwight. He was a true friend and often called me Dad. We will miss the e-mail photos of his cooking on the grill and his grand-son. He will be a great loss to all he touched. Our Prayers go out to the family.
From Perry & Myresse Cooke; Your name will be forever ectched in our hearts, may the good lord continue to giuide you.
He will truly be missed! He was my Friend, Mentor, Confidant and my Masonic Father. “DR” took my petition to Torii Lodge #46, when he was only a visiting member, he was my first Commander-In-Chief Keystone Consistory #85, he whispered in my ear as I crossed the desert Obelisk #187 he later advised me as Potentate #187 and recommended my nomination to receive the 33rd Degree Grand Inspector General. I hope to honor his memory as he would wish service to others, as he would say “It’s not about me” and “I ain’t trying to get in your business, just trying to help you.” If you should see a tear fall, please don’t wipe it away, for this man, I shall cry a river. Forever Loved and Remembered!
Thank you Sam for sharing him with us!
I am so sorry for your loss…I will miss him
He was full of joy …
He will be in heaven
I would like to send my deepest condolences to the family of Bro. D.R. Johnson. May the Good Lord bless and keep you all in his ever loving care.
I’m so sorry to hear of Dwight’s passing and regret that my contact must come on such a sad occasion. I will miss my cousin greatly, but yet I am glad that the last time I saw him was during the happy occasion of a family wedding! I ask God’s blessings and peace for all of you now during such a difficult time.
It is imposible to put into words, what is in ones heart and memories. REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER
It is with a heavy heart that I offer my most sincere condolences to the entire family of SGIG Dwight R. Johnson. I have known him during his earthly travels for many years. The opportunity to have met and greeted such a pillar of goodness was an honor. The world is truly a better place for his great deeds and mentorship to many. His legacy of charity, faith, and family will surely live on in those who were blessed enough to have met him. May God continue to keep his family now and always.
Respectfully,
Alex L. Pratt
It was an absolute pleasure meeting and fellowshipping with you. Your kindness and wisdom will be missed. Your family will be in my prayers. May you rest in peace.
It will be the little things
that you will remember,
the quiet moments,
the smiles, the laughter.
And although it may seem
hard right now,
it will be the memories
of these little things
that help to push
away the pain
and bring the smiles
back again.
May God bless and keep you during your hour of sorrow. He will surely be missed.
God Bless
May God Bless you my Brother until we meet again; farwell. To the family God will keep his arms around you during this time of sorrow. May God bless and keep you.
May God comfort you in your time of need. DR will sorely be missed. The Stone Family.
May the sorrow you feel in your heart lighten by the love that surrounds you. DR was a true friend.
May you rest in peace Sir you will truly be missed.
May you rest in Peace Sir. You will truly be missed. I will keep your family in my prayers.
May you rest in Peace. I will keep your family in my prayers.
My Dear Brother Dwight, we will miss you forever and we will never forget you. You and your wife were our rocks to lean on when we lost our beloved husband and father a few years ago. We hope that we will be the rocks for your wife and children to lean on in these next few months. The world is a better place because of you and your love of life and all things good. You had a big heart and a kind soul. We will miss you terribly and we will always love you. You are safe in God’s arms. Know that we have you and your family in our thoughts and prayers and we will always be here for your family when they need us.
My dear friend I miss you so much.Knowing your in a better place and without pain or illness is rewarding.I consider it to have been an honor and privilege to have known you all these years, you were my brother.You departed so fast, seen you at 630am and 600pm you were gone forever but in my heart you will live forever my friend. “TK”
My heartfelt sorry for lost.
My most sincere sympathy is extended relative to my good and honorable brother’s loss to the family. Like you all I take solace in the knowledge that he will be in God’s loving arms as he awaits us all at the time of our inevitable home-goings. God be with you all.
My prayers goes out to the Johnson family. Deloris & I will always remember him for his kindness and dedication while assisting both of us with our claims.
On behalf of John E. Peterson Council No. 5 of the Most Venerable James B. Sloan Grand Council of Washington, Order of the Knights of Pythagoras, we send our sincere condolences to the family of SGIG DR Johnson, 33°. He will be missed, we are one with you in prayer.
On behalf of myself and family we send our deepest condolences and prayers.
Marcell H. Randall& Family
On behalf of the Ray family we send our condolences and prayers to the Johnson family. Dwight, a great man with a big heart will surely be missed. May God provide your family with strength and peace during this time.
Our deepest condolences are with you and the family at this time.
Our lives has been forever enriched because we had the pleasure of getting to know such a giving and god fearing individual. It was truly a blessing to know him. He always spoke so highly of his wife, children and grandson. Our prayers are with his family at this time. I pray that the love of God and the peace that only God can provide abounds them.
In “HIS” love,
The Tolefree family
Our prayers are with you and family during this time. Be Blessed. The Wraggs Family. Deputy Grand Master for the MWPHGLWA.
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY BE STRONG IN THE LORD
R.I.P. Brother Johnson! Condolences to his wife and other family. May God place his loving arms around you. Know that you are in my prayers.
Remembering D.R. Johnson, 33°
Okinawa, Japan
D.R. has taken flight, but his works here on earth will never be forgotten. His loving spirit shall forever linger with the Prince Hall Family. His works speak for him. D.R. never forgot his family and continuously spoke of them as he traveled and led others in his Masonic works. He mentored all who sought his wisdom and guidance. Keystone Assembly #71 was nurtured, blessed and strengthened through his efforts as our Deputy. The Lord has given and the Lord taketh away – Blessed by the name of the Lord.
Carmen L. Parks, PLLR & Organizer
Keystone Assembly #71
Orient of the Far East
Rest in the Peace of Gods loving arms my Brother and may God comfort your family during this time of loss and bereavement.