RAY LESLIE JOHNSON OBITUARY
Ray Leslie Johnson, age 61, of Quincy, died on Friday, October 3, 2008 at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. He was born on December 5, 1946 in Joliet, Illinois. He was a son of Lester and Anna (Solovski) Johnson. He married Charlotte Axton on March 29, 1971 in Canton, Missouri and she survives.

He was a 1966 graduate of Revere High School in Missouri.

He served in the United States Army from 1967 to 1976 ending his service as a Seargeant E-5. Ray served in the Vietnam War receiving the purple heart, a bronze medal and Vietnam Campaign Ribbon.

Ray was an over-the-road truck driver for Landstar Trucking Company of Jacksonville, Florida for 30 years. He received several safety awards and a million miler award.

In addition to his beloved wife of 37 years, survivors include:
SISTERS: Rita Vineyard and her husband George of Burlington, Iowa, Margaret Wade of St. Roberts, Missouri; Ruth Brotherton and her husband Paul, Mildred Foglesong and her husband Michael all of Kahoka, Missouri;
BROTHERS: LeRoy Johnson and his wife Gloria of Burlington, Iowa, John Johnson and his wife Debbie of Burlington, Iowa, Leonard Johnson and his wife Ruth of Quincy.
He is also survived by forty nieces and nephews and other dear family & friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and beloved dog Punkin.

Ray loved watching drag racing & NASCAR. He enjoyed doing crafts, fishing with a special person, and being with other heart and lung transplant friends. He also enjoyed his two beloved dogs, Punkin and Willie.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home, by the Rev. John Adams. Interment will be in Quincy Memorial Park with military honors. Visitation will be Friday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

A memorial fund will be established in his memory. Memorial contributions and sympathy cards may be sent to his wife, Charlotte, at P.O. Box 3544, Quincy, Illinois 62305.