Lloyd A. Johnson

July 6, 1924 - October 7, 2011

Lloyd A. Johnson ROMULUS - Lloyd A. Johnson 87 passed away peacefully on Friday, October 7, 2011 in Geneva General Hospital. Friends may call at the DeVaney-Bennett Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 11, 2011, from 4-7 p.m. Members of Winnek Post # 396 American Legion will meet at 6 p.m. for a service for their departed member. Members of Arc Lodge # 33 will meet at 6:30 p.m. for a service for their departed brother. Funeral Services will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, October 12, 2011, in the funeral home. The Rev. W. James Gerling, Pastor of the Presbyterian Church in Geneva will officiate. Burial with Full Military Honors will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory can be made to the Stephen B. Johnson Memorial Scholarship, 3924 Willowdale Lane, Geneva, NY 14456. Lloyd was born in Bellona, NY on July 6, 1924, the son of Signa Johnson Gibson. Lloyd graduated from Geneva High School, class of 1942 and from Freeman Business School. In 1942 Lloyd enlisted in the US Army and attained the rank of Sergeant. He was wounded at the Battle of the Bulge receiving the Purple Heart. Lloyd was a member of Arc Lodge# 33 F. & A. M., having recently receiving an award as being a member for 65 years. He served on the Romulus Central School Board, was a member of the Winnek Post # 396 American Legion, Geneva Country Club and other clubs. He was the founder of L. A. Johnson Construction Co., Inc. and did residential and commercial construction. He was also the founder and owner of L. A. Johnson Real Estate. Lloyd will be remembered as a generous, kind hearted person who helped many individuals in their personal and business endeavors. He also will be remembered for his very personal letter writing. Lloyd and his wife, Mary Ellen have been residing at their home on East Lake Rd., Romulus for the past 60 years. During the winter they enjoyed their residence in Clearwater Beach, Fl. Lloyd is survived by his wife of sixty-five years Mary Ellen; his two children, son Gary (Christi) Johnson of Geneva and his daughter Pat Delong of Waterloo; his daughter-in-law: Kathie Johnson of Geneva; seven grandchildren: Kristin (Dan) McGuane, Michael Johnson, Jennifer Johnson, Marlie (Paul) Olsowske, Lyndsay Delong, Heather Delong, Matthew Johnson; great grandson: Quinn Olsowske. He was predeceased by his son Stephen B. Johnson.