Johnson, Harry Fry   	 

Harry Fry Johnson was born September 26, 1922, in Wills Point, Texas, 
to Jess Franklin and Orline Cabiness Johnson. He was a graduate of the 
Longview High School Class of 1939. Mr. Johnson also attended the 
University of Houston for undergraduate studies. He was a member of 
First Baptist Church of Longview.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 2, 2007, at 
Grace Hill Cemetery.

Mr. Johnson married Florence Elizabeth Roberts of Virgie, Kentucky, on 
September 28, 1950. He retired from Panhandle Eastern Gas and pipeline 
Co. after 30 years of service.

Mr. Johnson was a first sergeant for the 96th division, 381st regiment 
and 41st quartermaster war dog platoon of the Army of the United States. 
His World War II service included combat duties in the Philippines and 
surrounding areas. Specifically, he fought at Lahti from October 1944 - 
March 1945, and Okinawa from April 1945 (D-Day) - May 1945.

Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his father; mother; and brothers, 
James, Herschel, Luis and Homer Johnson.

He is lovingly survived by his wife, Florence of Longview; son, Harry R. 
Johnson and wife, Mary; son, John R. Johnson; daughter, Donna C. Johnson 
and partner, Michelle; grandson, Ben Johnson; and sister-in-law, Jane 
Johnson.

An online registry may be signed at www.news-journal.com, by clicking on 
the obituaries link.

Published in the Longview News-Journal on 6/2/2007.