Harold Kenneth Johnson

January 18, 1926 - September 20, 2015

Harold K. Johnson, 89, Johnson City, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2015, at his residence, following a lengthy illness. Mr. Johnson was a son of the late Charles C. and Frances Leonard Johnson, of Boones Creek. He was native and lifelong Washington County resident. Mr. Johnson was a graduate of Boones Creek High School and received two degrees, a B.S. Degree and M.S. Degree, from East Tennessee State University. His entire adult life was spent in education and administration. After having served as teacher and principal in the Washington County School System for 10 years, Mr. Johnson moved to East Tennessee State University, where he retired following 32 years of service in 1988, from the position of Bursar. Mr. Johnson was a long serving member of the Washington County Board of Education for 22 years, and prior to that was a member of the Washington County Commission. He was an avid ETSU sports fan and was always in attendance when his health would permit. Mr. Johnson was a member of the ETSU Committee of 1000, Challenge 2000, The Golden Fifties Club, the ETSU Alumni Association, the Presidents Trust, the Washington County and Tennessee Retired Teachers Associations. In the spring of 2014, he was selected to receive the Award of Honor presented by the National Alumni Association and the President's Trust, based on individual accomplishments. Mr. Johnson was a very active member of Marvin's Chapel United Methodist Church, where he served on the administrative council and chaired several committees. Mr. Johnson also served the church as pianist/organist for more than 50 years and as a delegate to the Holston Annual Conference numerous times. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Emma Carter Johnson, in 2000, and his brother, Charles L. Johnson, of Piney Flats. Mr. Johnson is survived by three children, Dr. Ken Johnson and wife Carol, Newport, Jeff C. Johnson and wife Debbie, Johnson City, Jana Johnson Fullbright and husband Curtis, Johnson City; eight grandchildren, Will Johnson and wife Katie, Sarah Jones and husband Wes, Elizabeth Johnson, all of Knoxville, Alec Johnson, Taylor Johnson, Austin Fullbright, Bradley Fullbright, and Meredith Fullbright, all of Johnson City; five great-grandchildren, all of Knoxville. The family would like to recognize his excellent caregiver, Becky Isenburg Price, sitters, Louise McKinney and Rachel Morton, and the special care of Smoky Mountain Home Health and Hospice. A celebration of Mr. Johnson's life is planned for 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, September 22, 2015, from the sanctuary of Marvin's Chapel United Methodist Church, with Rev. Ricky Clowers, and Rev. Dennis Loy, officiating. Music will be provided by Amy Freeman, Pianist, Judy Whitehurst, organist, and Don Squibb, soloist. The family will receive friends Tuesday prior to the service from 1:00-3:00 & 5:00-7:00 P.M. at the church. The graveside committal service will be held Wednesday at 9:00 A.M. in Monte Vista Memorial Park. Those planning to attend are to meet at the funeral home by 8:30 A.M. Wednesday to proceed to the cemetery. Pallbearers will be Will Johnson, Alec Johnson, Taylor Johnson, Austin Fullbright, Bradley Fullbright, Bud Oaks, Tim Smith and Ashley Whitehurst. The family requests that in-lieu-of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Marvin's Chapel United Methodist Church Building Fund, 1882 Old Boones Creek Rd., Johnson City, TN 37615. Order Flowers Service DetailsTuesday, September 22nd, 2015 7:00pm, Marvins Chapel United Methodist Church Interment DetailsMonte Vista Memorial Park