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SGT Donald Clyde “D.C.” Johnson Sr.

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Birth	:	29 Jul 1953 Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida, USA
Death	:	15 Apr 2016 Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida, USA
Burial	:	Forest Meadows Memorial Park and Mausoleum Central, Gainesville, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate	:	29.6903000, -82.3874969
Inscription	:	TM3 US NAVY VIETNAM
Description	:	Donald Clyde Johnson, Sr., age 62, died April 15, 2016 at Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida due to injuries sustained in an accident April 8, 2016. D.C. was born on July 29, 1953 at Alachua General Hospital and graduated from Gainesville High School in 1971. He joined the United States Navy in July of 1971 as TMO2 EOD (Explosive Ordinance Disposal), and served until 1976. In March of 1976 he joined the Alachua County Sheriff's Office as a Deputy Sheriff, and served for 15 years, retiring as a Sergeant. He took pride in his work as a mentor for the... Read More	Donald Clyde Johnson, Sr., age 62, died April 15, 2016 at Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida due to injuries sustained in an accident April 8, 2016. D.C. was born on July 29, 1953 at Alachua General Hospital and graduated from Gainesville High School in 1971. He joined the United States Navy in July of 1971 as TMO2 EOD (Explosive Ordinance Disposal), and served until 1976. In March of 1976 he joined the Alachua County Sheriff's Office as a Deputy Sheriff, and served for 15 years, retiring as a Sergeant. He took pride in his work as a mentor for the Florida Youth Challenge Academy and earned his Master's in marksmanship and went on to win numerous awards. He was a Master Mason, a member of the R.T. Schafer Lodge in Gainesville. D.C. is survived by two sons, Donald Clyde Johnson, Jr. and William 'Billy' Johnson, and by his loving companion, Rose Marie Jones, as well as many friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Clyde J. Johnson and Ethel L. McRae Johnson. D.C. did not fear death. His main priorities were God and Country. He appreciated being 'blessed with a wonderful life and said it was one hell of a ride, so don't cry about it, just drink one for me and know that I'll always be with each and every one of you, watching your back - I love you all and God bless - Go Gators!' Services for Mr. Johnson will be held Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 10:30 a.m., at WILLIAMS THOMAS FUNERAL HOME DOWNTOWN, 404 North Main Street. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Central with military honors and Masonic rites. Friends will gather Friday, April 22, 2016, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., at the funeral home -

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SGT Donald Clyde “D.C.” Johnson Sr.'s memorial is located at: Forest Meadows Memorial Park and Mausoleum Central, Gainesville, Alachua County, USA.
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SGT Donald Clyde “D.C.” Johnson Sr. death on 15 Apr 2016 in Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida, USA
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Latitude: 29.6903000
Longitude: -82.3874969

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Parent

Clyde Jerome Johnson

(1910 - 1983)

Ethel Lillian McRae Johnson

(1912 - 1994)

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1. Forest Meadows Memorial Park and Mausoleum Central
Gainesville, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate: 29.6903000, -82.3874969

2. Trinity United Methodist Church Memorial Garden
Gainesville, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate: 29.7058520, -82.3844670

3. Rutledge Community Cemetery
Gainesville, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate: 29.6736310, -82.3900010

4. Westminster Presbyterian Church Memorial Garden
Gainesville, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate: 29.6663334, -82.3718179

5. Greater Liberty Hill Cemetery
Gainesville, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate: 29.6741371, -82.4232941

6. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Gainesville, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate: 29.6795006, -82.3380966

7. Grass Lawn Cemetery
Gainesville, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate: 29.6788690, -82.3360130

8. Hopewell Baptist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 29.6788387, -82.3355926

9. Sand Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 29.6794000, -82.3348500

10. East Newport Cemetery
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Coordinate: 29.6401200, -82.3877530

11. Ellis Family Memorial Garden
Gainesville, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate: 29.6739800, -82.4471900

12. Greater Fort Clarke Cemetery
Gainesville, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate: 29.6599170, -82.4397640

13. Means and Bailey Family Cemetery
Gainesville, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate: 29.6645456, -82.3294027

14. Campbell Cemetery
Gainesville, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate: 29.7494169, -82.4046306

15. Countryside Cemetery
Gainesville, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate: 29.6897040, -82.4595480

16. First United Methodist Church Memorial Garden
Gainesville, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate: 29.6554600, -82.3239120

17. Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Memorial Garden
Gainesville, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate: 29.6532110, -82.3244000

18. B’Nai Israel Cemetery
Gainesville, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate: 29.6514120, -82.3107510

19. Kanapaha Cemetery
Gainesville, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate: 29.6149998, -82.4113998

20. Serenola Community Cemetery
Gainesville, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate: 29.6138500, -82.3495100

21. Florida Farm Colony Cemetery
Gainesville, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate: 29.6717220, -82.2932620

22. Hague Cemetery
Hague, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate: 29.7691708, -82.4208298

23. Queen of Peace Columbarium
Gainesville, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate: 29.6319840, -82.4579800

24. Pine Grove Cemetery
Gainesville, Alachua County, USA
Coordinate: 29.6318000, -82.3127250