John Johnson, 81

A retired employee of Carrier and a member of Wesley?s Chapel Methodist, he served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean War.

The son of Will and Maddie Bohannon Johnson, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mabel Mabell Fults. He is survived by granddaughter and fianc?, Angie Wood and James Cossey of Manchester; and great-granddaughter, Haven Wood of Manchester.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at High?s Chapel with Clayton Jones officiating. Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory with military honors administered by the U.S. Navy Honor Guard. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until time of service Monday at High?s.

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard

(McMinnville, Tenn.) Dec. 3, 2006