Donald A. Johnson Sr.
April 22, 1943 ~ September 1, 2015
Donald A. Johnson, Sr., 72, Mooresville, died September 1, 2015, in Hendricks Regional Health, Danville. Mr. Johnson was born April 22, 1943, in Indianapolis, to the late Alva Leroy Johnson and Catherine Marie (Cissell) Sachs.
Donnie graduated from Mooresville High School in 1961. He worked for Wilcher Ford as a mechanic for 17 years and also for World Wide Motors in Indianapolis for 17 years. He served as a volunteer firefighter for the Gregg Township Fire Department for 15 years. Donnie enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing, and especially following his favorite NASCAR driver, Jeff Gordon. In addition to Mooresville, Donnie resided in Monrovia for many years, spent time during his retirement in Largo, Florida, and most recently had been a resident of Greencastle. He will be missed by a loving family and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years, Linda Sue (Casey) Johnson; sister, Kathy Newcomb.
Survivors include his son, Alan Johnson (Debbie Ramey) of Greencastle; siblings, Lawrence R. Johnson of Florida, John Sachs of Michigan, David Sachs of Tennessee, Roy Sachs of California, James Sachs of Mooresville, Gaidene Cooper of Mooresville, Mary Painter of Mooresville, Brenda Bradley of Mooresville and Deborah Kennedy of Indianapolis; two grandsons, Patrick Johnson and Cody Johnson.
Friends and family will gather on Friday, September 4, 2015, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. in the chapel at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. A graveside service will follow at 1:30 p.m. in White Lick Cemetery, Mooresville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Rip Papaw J. I already miss the deep conversations we’d have about politics, cars, art, music, and how to live, laugh, and love. To some you may have been an old grouch but those of us closest to you, we knew the truth about how you were really a down to earth person and the best damn grandfather a brat like me could ask for. Didn’t matter if i was running rc cars into the christmas tree or wrecking the actual truck you gave me. You never got mad and always found a way to make me laugh and see things differently. You taught me a lot about self respect. Always telling me how ‘being short’ doesnt matter. I took a lot from that and I love myself more because of how you made me see things. I know you know how much I love you and I’m so happy I got to see you Saturday. Kiss Mamaw for me. I’m happy you guys are finally reunited. God bless you and god bless those who have a grandpa half as good as mine. Because he simply the best. Rip Papaw. I love you
As the definition of brother, Donnie was the perfect example! He always had a smile, and a cheerful word, as well as a hand up. He was there and made time to talk, to help, or just to verbalize thoughts and feelings. I was always proud to have Donnie as my brother! And yet I realize that now he will not hurt , nor suffer from the earthly trials of life, plus he is now with the love of his life, Linda! May God bless and keep you both in His arms!! Brother John
Donnie I am sure going to miss our conversations! Your were a great older brother! I enjoyed when we’d send UTube videos of old songs, some from 50’s and all the way through the 70’s and 80’s! I truly admired you and your attitude through life! Tell Linda, Ma, Daddy, Grandma and of course, Kathy Ann HI! Love you! Your big sister, Deb