Michael ‘Mike’ Terry Johnson, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2017. Mike was born on June 19, 1955 to the late Madeline and Aaron Johnson. He was also preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Barry Worth.
Left to cherish Mike’s memory are his daughter, Amanda (Brian) Musselman; granddaughter, Ashlyn Musselman; sisters, Sue (Darrell) Rowland, Glenda (Raymond) Thornton, Deborah Johnson, and Connie Worth; brother, Tim (Wanda) Johnson; several nieces and nephews; several great-nieces and nephews; and Judy Kerr, mother of his child. In addition, Mike will be missed by numerous friends from childhood, career, and community.
Mike was an avid UVA Wahoo, Washington Redskin and St. Louis Cardinal fan. His love of sports led him to coach girls softball for several years. Mike worked at Verizon for 30 years, was a committed member of the community and was very active with the Christiansburg Jaycees. Above all, he was a loving father, brother, uncle, and grandfather.
The family will receive friends on Monday, September 11, 2017, from 5-8 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, September 12, 2017, at 2 p.m. at Park United Methodist Church, with Deacon Deborah Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Montgomery County Emergency Assistance Program or Neighbor-to-Neighbor Assistance (via Appalachian Power).