Richard Johnson, 64, passed away Monday, April 12, 2021. Born May 19, 1956 in Smyrna, Tennessee to John and Marjorie Johnson, they moved to Fort Worth in 1971. He was a graduate of Brewer High School, class of 1974, after which he immediately entered the U.S. Air Force. He retired after 20+ years, and spent the next 12 years with Lockheed Martin Technical Operations in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
The bulk of Richard’s military and civilian career focused on working with space systems software and databases; including overseeing projects related to Defense Support Program satellites and missile warning coverage.
Funeral Service: 11:30 AM, April 26, 2021 at West Freeway Church of Christ, 1900 S Las Vegas Trail, Fort Worth, TX. Interment with honors will follow at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery.
Richard was predeceased by his mother, Marjorie Charlene Johnson.
Survivors include his father, John Johnson; sister, Debra Griggs and husband, Mike; niece, Lisa Griggs; nephew, Derek Griggs and wife Kristi; great-nephews, Braden Griggs, Mason Griggs and Kyle Kissler; great-nieces, Emma Griggs and Alexis Kissler.