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Harold E. Johnson Hendersonville, NC QCWA # 10520 Chapter 76 |
Other Call(s): KH6EMC G5AHB TU2HJ JA7HJ 5Z4HJ SV0WX ET3HJ PZ1CX VU2ZCB YA1ZCB EP3AM
Harold Elwood Johnson, 92, of Hendersonville died on Friday, October 11, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred Robert and Vyrle Florence Nelson Johnson.
Harold was a graduate of Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, and continued his studies at the Air Force Institute earning his Master's Degree. He dedicated 26 years of service to our country in the United States Air Force, not only as a pilot but, as an electrical engineer as well. He enjoyed spending time on his Ham Radio (W4ZCB) and being with his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Alice Morrow Johnson of the home. He is also survived by two sons: Steven Johnson and his wife, Linda of Pickerington, Ohio, and Martin Johnson and his wife, Rene, of Lecanto, Florida. Two Daughters: Terry Johnson Dean and her husband, Philip of Tampa, Florida and Diana Johnson Reed and Glenn Peterson of Hendersonville. He is also survived by six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren.
His memorial service will be private, followed by interment in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, his family requests that donations in Harold's memory be directed to The Air Force Society at 1550 Crystal Drive, Suite 809, Arlington, VA 22202.
An online register book is available for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com. Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors and Cremation Memorial Center is in charge of the arrangements.
Published in The Times-News from Oct. 12 to Oct. 13, 2019
From qrz.com
Family: Wife Alice, 4 children, 6 grandchildren, 7 Great grandchildren. and the first Great Great grandson. - No other pets.
Station: Homebrew PICASTAR transceiver (See website). Alpha 78 and homebrew 4CX1500B. 160 Meter Voltage Fed halfwave Inverted L 160-80 and 40. Telrex tri-bander, 20-15 and 10.
Interests: Homebrew equipment. DX (357 confirmed), Metrology, Travel and hiking. People. Specially ham people.