Rodney B. Johnson

ORFORD, NH -- Mr. Rodney B. Johnson, 83, of Orford, NH, and formerly of Pittsburg, NH, passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, September 18, 2009, at his residence, with his loving family by his side. Rodney was born in Jamaica Plains, Mass., on December 24, 1925, a son of the late William Johnson and Marguerite (Terrill) Johnson. After graduating from high school, he entered the U.S. Navy and served with honor during World War II. Following his military service, he worked for Bernard Howland, and then in 1963, he began working as a heavy equipment operator for R.S. Audley where he remained for more than 20 years. Following that, he returned home and began working for Richard Howland and Wayne Dorman. He was elected the first full-time road agent for Pittsburg in 1984 and held that post for six years. Upon retiring, Rodney started his own saw filing business and plowed snow in the winter. He and his wife, Betty, moved to Orford, NH, in 2005 due to ill health. Rodney was active in the Guide Shows, and he was a 50-year federal firearms dealer. He was also a 32nd degree member of the Masons, a member of the American Legion, and an avid hunter and fisherman. Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife, Betty (Masters) Johnson, of Orford, NH; a son, Craig Johnson and wife Nicole of Colebrook, NH; three daughters, Leanna Kinson and husband Jim of Brownsville, Me., Kim Cormier and husband Leo of Unity, NH, and Lori Carson of Port Charlotte, Fl.; three grandchildren, Rachel Carson, Tanya Williams and Jennifer Marquis; two great-grandchildren, Bryan Williams and Ashton Sawyer; and two nieces. Mr. Johnson is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Embert Johnson. At the request of the family, there are no calling hours. A graveside service with military honors will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. at the family lot in the Pittsburg Hollow Cemetery on Hill Road in Pittsburg, NH. The Rev. Richard Boyden will officiate. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Rodney may be made to the Two Rivers Ride for Cancer, c/o Rosemary Mulliken at the First Colebrook Bank, 132 Main Street, Colebrook, NH 03576. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com.

Rodney B. Johnson

December 24, 1925 - September 18, 2009