James M. Johnson, 77

SLAUGHTER BEACH - James M. Johnson, of Slaughter Beach, died peacefully at his home on Friday, Sept. 25, 2009. He was 77. He was born in Milton, the son of the late Elijah Ward and Enola Johnson of Farmington. Jim served in the United States Army from 1954-1956. He received his diploma from Atlanta General Depot in Atlanta, Ga., and then was stationed in Augsburg, Germany. Jim worked as a mechanic for the Delaware State Police from 1972-1991. During retirement he enjoyed carpentry and wildlife. He loved feeding his deer named Molly, ducks, bunnies and hummingbirds. He was a member of the Harrington Moose Lodge #534 since 1976. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Ida Belle Robertson; and two brothers, Paul "Johnny" Johnson and Wesley W. Johnson. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Ida G. Johnson; three brothers Harold Johnson of Burnsville, N.C., William "Bill" Johnson of Greenwood, and Wayne Johnson of Millsboro; a sister, Gail Johnson of Bridgeville; his daughter and son-in-law, Sharon L. and Edward W. Farrall of Harrington; his son and daughter-in-law, Dennis J. and Trish Johnson of Seaford; two granddaughters, Chrissy L. Fannin and fiancé Joe L. Taylor of Harrington, and Candy R. Johnson of Harrington; and two grandsons, Eddie W. Farrall II and his wife Carrie, and Dennis J. Johnson II of Felton. Family and friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, at Fleischauer Funeral Home, Greenwood. Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home. Interment will be held at St. Johnstown Cemetery in Greenwood.