Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Johnson, Hilton Grant June 23, 1960
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Norfolk Journal and Guide, July 9,1960
Funeral services were held recently at Bethlehem Baptist Church for Hilton 
Grant Johnson, 72, of 1370 Hanson avenue, who died in a Norfolk hospital 
after a long illness.

Mr. Johnson was a native of Edenton, NC, and had lived in Norfolk 70 years. 
He retired from the Norfolk Naval Base four years ago after serving more 
than 30 years.

The deceased was a member of Evening Star lodge, Norfolk New Light lodge, 
the Royal Mission Circle and the Brotherhood of Deacons.

A member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, he was honorary chairman of the deacon 
board, and had been a Sunday school teacher and church treasurer.

His eulogy was delivered by the Rev. J. Q. A. Lassiter, pastor of Bethlehem. 
Burial was in Calvary Cemetery under direction of the Hale Funeral Home.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Gertrude Townes Johnson; a son, Hilton G. 
Johnson Jr.; two daughters, Mrs. Annie Cherry and Mrs. Eleanor J. King, both 
of Norfolk; a stepson, Raymond Townes; and seven grandchildren, Vivian, 
William, Henry, and James Cherry, Eleanor Jacqueline King, Hilton G. Johnson 
3rd, and James Johnson.

Additional Comments:
Calvary Cemetery

JOHNSON, HILTON C	I17686 Section OLD CALVARY, Block 34, Lot A-1, Space 1	
0	06/26/1960

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