We celebrate the life of Vann Stewart Johnson - October 28, 1946 - April 15, 2018. Vann is now celebrating his reunion with his divine father. He is joining his father Hugh Stewart Johnson, mother Evelyn "Jackie" Johnson, Sister Evelyn DeVane and other loved ones in heaven. He was born and raised in Rose Hill, NC and as a graduate of UNC Chapel Hill was an avid Tar Heel fan. Vann was a loving husband, father and brother.
He served our country in the US Navy as a P3 Orion Pilot during the Vietnam War. His professional career was primarily with Capital Associated Industries in Raleigh as a Management Development Consultant. He loved traveling the world with his wife and family SCUBA Diving and experiencing other cultures.
He is survived by his wife Sandra Boone Johnson, his son Scott Stewart Johnson and Scott's wife Lisa Deering Johnson, Todd Boone, his sisters Tanya Shelton, Sara Brown, Helen Johnson, and many other loving family members.
His celebration of life will be held at 11am on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at Renaissance Funeral Home. Family will receive Friends with a reception following the service at the funeral home, 7615 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC 27615.
In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial contribution to the Evelyn "Jackie" Johnson Nursing Scholarship. Address: James Sprunt Foundation Inc. PO Box 398 Kenansville, NC 28349 email: cmorris@jamessprunt.edu phone: 910-275-6151, Make check's payable to James Sprunt Foundation, or please donate to your charity of your choice.
Services
16
Jun
Memorial Service
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Renaissance Funeral Home & Cremation Tribute Center7615 Six Forks RdRaleigh, NC27615
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16
Jun
Reception
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Renaissance Funeral Home & Cremation Tribute Center7615 Six Forks RdRaleigh, NC27615
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Thanks for sharing this Scott!! Loved Vann since I first met him when I moved to Wallace in 1960...great memories of our high school years as we graduated together. He shared some of the favorites places you all enjoyed visiting and scuba diving! Prayers for all of you!! :heartpulse::pray::heartpulse: LuAnn & AC
September 01, 2020
sandra johnson
Thank you so much, Pete and Lynn and Billy
September 01, 2020
sandra johnson
Thanks so much, Luann, Bob Morton, and Emily Sue
September 01, 2020
Willina Thomas
My condolence to you and your family, may you find comfort and peace needed to get through this difficult time. Much love Willina Thomas
September 01, 2020
Brian Hicks
A good man with a great heart and a friend to all who knew him! I am glad to have had the pleasure of knowing Vann and working with him but even more being able to call him a friend! I will always remember his smile and his laugh! He will surely be missed! Brian Hicks
September 01, 2020
sandra johnson
Thanks so much Willina, Alice, and Brian
September 01, 2020
sandra johnson
Than you, Lynne
September 01, 2020
sandra johnson
Thank you, Rick, Amy, and Dr, Callaway
September 01, 2020
Lynn Murphy
Dear Sandy, Pete and I were so sorry to hear about Vann's sudden passing. He and your entire family are very special to all of us and we will miss Vann's smile and bubbly personality. Please know that you, especially you, and the rest of the family are in our thoughts and prayers.
We pray the mercies of God will bring you comfort and peace.
All our love,
Pete and Lynn Murphy
September 01, 2020
Sue Stott
We have many fond memories of Vann from high school and class reunions. Our prayers and love for our sweet friend and classmate, Sandy, their son, Scott and wife, and the entire family. May God bless you all with understanding and peace. Ron and Sue Stott
September 01, 2020
Amy Griffin
I was privileged to work with Vann for a dozen years. He was a class act and true gentleman who always brought a positive spirit wherever he went. My deepest condolences, Sandra.
September 01, 2020
Hadley Callaway
Sandra,
I am so sorry for your loss. Cameron and I have you and your family in our prayers.
Hadley Callaway
September 01, 2020
Joyce Wall
Lit a candle in memory of Vann Stewart Johnson
September 01, 2020
Rick Suehr
Vann and I started knowing each other and working together in the late 1970s after he, Sandra, and Scott came back from California. We worked together closely for over thirty years; and he was a positve influence in my life, and the lives of evetyone he touched. He was a great guy, buddy, and good friend. He was FAMILY! The news of his passing from Bev and Joyce has hit hard! My prayers are with his family, especially Sandra, Scott, and Tanya, but also his extended family, brothers and sisters at CAI. He is and will be terriby missed in our lives,but will always remain in our hearts! May his soul rest in peace, and may he bathe in the GLORY OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST!!!
Rick Suehr
September 01, 2020
Bob R. Morton
Thoughts and prayers for the family. I have the honor of working with Vann for 10 years at Capital Associated Industries. Vann was a great guy! Sandra my heart hurts for you and Scott. I will always remember the great fun we had doing those slide shows. My prayer is that God will wrap you and the family in His loving arms during this time. God Bless!
September 01, 2020
Emily B. Lee
I was saddened to learn of Vann's death. He was delightful--loved the photo which absolutely personifies him. I will be in England with my son & his family in June when the memorial service is planned. I will keep the entire Johnson family in my thoughts & prayers & always in my heart.
Emily Sue Browder Lee
September 01, 2020
sandra johnson
Love these. Thanks, Scott for posting!:heart:
September 01, 2020
Lynne Woodall
So very sorry for your loss SJ. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family <3. Lynne Woodall
September 01, 2020
sandra johnson
Thank you Joyce
September 01, 2020
sandra johnson
Thank you, Sue and Ron
September 01, 2020
Alice Meador
Our Sincerest Condolences to your family.
--The Family of Alice Rivenbark Meador
September 01, 2020
sandra johnson
Thank you, Amy
September 01, 2020
Billy Chestnutt
So Sorry Sandy and Family. Great Memories of Vann and his Family growing up in Rose Hill NC. We in first Grade and scouting together thru graduation WRH Class of 1965. So Glad Vann was at our WRH 50th Reunion in 2015 because I had not seen him since graduation. Same Great Guy and Super Personality. He will be missed but in God's Hands now. Thoughts and Prayers with the entire family from Billy and Carolyn Chestnutt
September 01, 2020
LuAnn MacMillan Rivenbark
PS - What a great picture!!
September 01, 2020
John Stott
I just came across this obituary, two years after the fact. I have very fond memories of Vann from our time together in the Navy. We were on the same P3 flight crew in 1972-73. Vann was my closest friend during those years. I so appreciated his sincerity, caring, and willingness to talk about what was really going on inside. It was very rare in those days.
Kind wishes, John Stott
September 01, 2020
Linda Evans Wells
Vann and I played romantic interests in the Senior Play "Carousel". He was so kind to me when I fell when he was throwing me over his shoulder. He never told anyone that we had that accident. I always thought he was a wonderful person and enjoyed doing the play with him. So sorry for your loss. Linda Evans Wells
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