Obituary: Joseph Russell Johnson Jr.

Joseph Russell Johnson Jr., 85, of Moorestown, NJ, passed away on January 25, 2017.

Joe was born on February 17, 1931, in Riverside, NJ. He moved to Moorestown in 1944 where he spent the rest of his life.

After graduating from high school, he went to Dickenson College and graduated in 1952.

He served as a Lieutenant in the US Navy and attended Officer Candidate School in Newport, RI and Annapolis, MD.

Joe met Dottie (predeceased 2010) during this time and cherished their 54 years of marriage.

Joe had an extremely fulfilling career with Rohm & Haas Company (Philadelphia, PA) where he was employed for 38 years, retiring in 1990.

He was also a lifelong member of Trinity Church, Moorestown, and loved getting away to his residence on LBI since the mid-50s.

Joe is survived by three children; Joseph ‘Rusty’ Johnson III of Moorestown; David Johnson and his wife Paula, of Hopewell Junction, NY; and Dottie Howie and her husband, Craig, of Glastonbury, CT. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren: Kaitlyn, Brittany, Leigh, Kathryn, Sarah, Rusty, Elizabeth and Chris.

Memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2017, at Trinity Episcopal Church, 207 West Main Street, Moorestown, NJ. Visiting will be from 9-10 at the church.

Please no flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to the Book of Remembrance c/o the Church, Moorestown First Aid Squad, 261 West Main Street, Moorestown, NJ, 08057, or Alzheimer’s Assoc.

Condolences may be left at www.lewisfuneralhomemoorestown.com.