Vernon E. Johnson, passed away June 23, 2016 at his home in Missouri City, TX. He was born February 9, 1923 to Bertha and Elmer Johnson in Maine, IL. Vernon graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University in 1943. He served his country as a Captain in the Army Air Corps during WW II from 1943 to 1946 and was retired after 43 years from Container Corporation of America. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Ruth Johnson in 1997; and brother, Lester Johnson. He is survived by his sons, Gary Johnson and wife Lee, Glenn Johnson, Russell Johnson and wife Beth; granddaughter, Laura Arrendondo and husband Andrew; great grandchildren, Ava, Emma, Mia and Zoe Arrendondo; and sister, Darlene Doan. . In lieu of usual remembrances, please make donations to www.honorflight.org (937-521-2400). Visitation will be Sunday, June 26, 2016 from 6PM to 8PM at Earthman Southwest Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be Monday, June 27, 2016 at 10AM at Earthman Southwest Funeral Home. Entombment will be at Memorial Oaks Cemetery.