Eugene Johnson, son of Harry and Mabel (Bass) Johnson, was born on November 7, 1920, in Mason, WV and passed away on December 28, 2021, in Clinton, TN.

He was a World War II veteran and career soldier in the U.S. Army. He married Margaret Roth while serving at Fulda, Germany. After retiring, he came home to Mason, WV where he resided until the later years of life when he spent time with his son in Knoxville, TN. Throughout his life, he always put everyone before himself. After losing his home in Mason to a fire, Eugene went to live with his son in Knoxville, TN.

Preceded in death by sisters, Ellen Gibbs Tober, Mildred "Jody" Roush Caldwell; brothers, Harry Leo, Charles Freeman, George Robert, Darrell Patrick and Denver Dale Johnson; daughter, Claudia Josephine Johnson; daughter-in-law, Jennifer Seimetz Johnson; great-grandson, Chris Crenshaw, Jr. Survived by son and partner, Howard Johnson and Jackie Lawhorn; sisters, Masil Cole of Sylvania, OH, Irene Kelly Fisher of New Haven, WV, and Donna Glaze of Middleport, OH; grandchildren, Eugene and Stephanie Hendren Johnson and children, Alexia and Averie, Shawn and Angela Branch Johnson and daughter, Chloe, Chris and Shannon Johnson Crenshaw and children, Alyssa, Zoey and Bodhi; not to forget, his 2 Canine friends, Booboo and Molly.

Eugene will be transported to Mason City, WV where he will be buried alongside his wife, Margaret at St. Joseph Cemetery. A graveside service will be held for the family. Due to COVID 19 concerns, the family wishes those unable to attend to visit and offer your condolences at weaverfuneralservices.com.

The family thanks the University of Tennessee Hospice Care Staff and Waters Nursing and Rehabilitation Care of Clinton for their loving care in his last days. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that donations be made to the Mason City Volunteer Fire Dept., P.O. Box 377; Second and Anderson St., Mason, WV. Weaver Funeral Home 5815 Western Ave. Knoxville, TN 37921

Local Arrangements provided by Foglesong-Casto Funeral Home, Mason, WV.