Myers R. Johnson Sr., 75

MILTON - Myers R. Johnson Sr., of Milton,passed away Friday, Dec. 26, 2008, in his residence. He was 75. He was born March 1, 1933, in Wilmington, son of the late Wesley Johnson Sr. and Evelyn (Hayes) Johnson. Mr. Johnson retired on disability from DuPont, Seaford Plant in 1973 after more than 20 years of service. He had served as a U.S. Marine Sergeant in the Korean War and was a member of the American Legion Post 6 in Seaford. He was an avid fisherman and sports fan. Mr. Johnson is survived by sons, Myers R. Johnson Jr. of Delmar, Md., and John Johnson and his wife Julie of Delmar, Md.; two daughters, Suzette C. Donovan and her husband Eugene of Bridgeville, and Cheryl Batdorf of Seaford; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Jane Riggin of Salisbury, Md.; and brother, John Johnson of Seaford. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a daughter, Sherry German; two sisters, Elizabeth Hastings and Norma Hastings; and three brothers, Wesley Johnson, Bill Johnson, and Richard Johnson. Committal Services with military honors will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Delaware Veterans Cemetery Chapel, 26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro. Entombment will follow. Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Bridgeville, DE. Condolences may be sent online to condolences@parsellfuneralhomes.com.