Kern County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....Johnson, Jr. , Bennett "Butch" Ray May 10, 2005 ********************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/obits/obitsca/obitsca.htm ********************************************************** File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: K T bluewolf@onemain.com May 13, 2005, 12:03 am The Bakersfield Californian Bennett "Butch" Ray Johnson, Jr. January 21, 1963 - May 10, 2005 Memorial services will be held on Friday, May 13, at 3:00 p.m. in Greenlawn Memorial Chapel, 3700 River Blvd., for our loving son, husband, father, and friend, Bennett Ray Johnson, Jr., who passed away May 10, 2005. Butch was born in Bakersfield, CA on January 21, 1963 to Ray and Patty Johnson. He graduated from West High School and continued his education at Bakersfield College. He was a member of the 1980 West High Valley Championship Football Team and the 1981 Bakersfield College Renegade, Potato Bowl Championship Team. Butch was preceded in death by his mother Patty. He is survived by his father, Ray and wife, Darlene; Butchs wife, Tammi and their children, Cassandra, Robert and Bennett; his sister, Kelly and his many dear and loyal friends. Bennett was the love and enjoyment of Butchs life. Butch loved and cherished his time with his son. Just last week he was on a class field trip at CALM and was witnessed relishing in the excitement of being with his son and seeing the joy of exploration through his eyes. Butch loved life and lived life to its fullest. He was loved by all who knew him. He had a special place in the hearts of all. Butch was an incredibly courageous and strong man who overcame many of lifes obstacles. He will be truly missed. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Greenlawn Mortuary Funeral Directors Additional Comments: Volunteer submission - No relation to deceased. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ca/kern/obits/johnsonj7667gob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/caobfiles/ File size: 2.2 Kb