Clyde Johnson, 94 went to be with his Lord on December 5, 2023. He was the oldest child of Edward and Gertrude Johnson. He was born and raised in Goldsboro, North Carolina. He came to Newport News, VA in 1948 where he graduated from the NN Shipbuilding Apprentice School. He worked at Newport News Shipbuilding until his retirement in 1989 with 41 years of service. He retired as a supervisor in the Nuclear Submarine Department.
His wife, Ruth B Johnson of 54 years of marriage, predeceased him as well as grandson, David J. Kipper. He is survived by daughter, Deborah J Hess, a son, Rodney Alan (Ann) Johnson and daughter, Amanda (Keith Marriott) Smith. He had seven grandchildren, Rebecca Kipper, Daniel Kipper, Stephen Johnson, Matthew Johnson, Shannon Ray and Kelly Slusher and step-granddaughter, Kristal Bland. He had seven great-grandchildren and one great- great granddaughter. He is also survived by sisters, Deedamae Sullivan and Kathleen Hollomon and brother, Rondal Johnson.
Clyde had many interests and was a white-water canoe enthusiast. As a young man he was a member of the North South Skirmish Association. He loved the mountains and camping. He played the guitar, loved to read and work on 1,000-piece puzzles and he cherished his dog, Cooper.
A memorial service will be held at Peninsula Community Chapel, 4209 Big Bethel Rd, Yorktown, VA 23693 on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at 11:00 AM with visitation and a reception following. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741.
