Donald E. Johnson Jr., Eagles fan
Donald E. Johnson Jr., 76, of Lewes, passed away Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022. He was born Oct. 9, 1945, in Wilmington, to Donald Sr. and Mary Johnson.
He graduated from Conrad High School in 1964 and was a 4-year veteran as a sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. He enjoyed watching the Philadelphia Eagles with his son David and grandson Brandon, traveling to Wildwood, N.J., and Pennsylvania, spending quality time with his beloved family, taking his grandkids to amusement parks, and spoiling his granddogs.
Don is preceded in death by his parents Donald Sr. and Mary. He is survived by his son, David and wife Chrystal, and their three children Allison, Brandon and Evan; daughter, Paula and her daughter Mackenzie; daughter, Donna and her son DJ; and son, Michael and his son Mikey. Don is also survived by his friends, many of whom he considered family.
A viewing will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 17, at Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, immediately followed by a service at 1 p.m. Interment will be held privately at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Don’s wish was for guests to wear football attire.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his honor to Eagles Autism Foundation, eaglesautismchallenge.org, or American Legion.
Electronic condolences can be sent to watsonfh.com
