Dan Eldon Johnson, 72, of Danville, IL, formerly of Cissna Park, IL, passed away at 1:54 A.M. Wednesday March 31, 2021 at Accolade Healthcare of Danville. He was born January 31, 1949, on the family farm near Cissna Park, IL, the son of Edwin and Ruth (Wilson) Johnson.
He is survived by one brother, John (Cheryl) Johnson of Mahomet, IL; two nephews, Ryan (Amy) Johnson and Bret (Kara) Johnson; four great-nieces and nephews, Carter, Nolan, Addy, and Kinlie; and two cousins, Robert “Bob” Johnson and Gary Johnson.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Dan was a graduate of Milford High School. He then served in the United States Army from 1969 - 1971. He later worked at Kraft Foods in Champaign. Dan was a member of the Goodwine Methodist Church and later attended the First Baptist Church of Mahomet. He enjoyed listening to Christian radio and country music, especially Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson.
A visitation will be held 10:00 – 11:00 A.M. Tuesday April 6, 2021 at the First Baptist Church of Mahomet 402 S. Elm St. Mahomet, IL. The funeral service will follow the visitation and will begin at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday at the church, with Pastor Brian Romanowski officiating. Burial will follow in Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston, IL. Military rites will be accorded by the Hoopeston American Legion Post #384.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist of Mahomet, 402 S. Elm St. Mahomet, IL 61853.
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