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Marie Fox Johnson & Herbert N. Johnson: Nov. 29, 2011

November 29, 2011

Marie Fox Johnson died June 30, 1999 in Waterloo, Iowa. Herbert N. Johnson died Nov. 8, 2011 in Waterloo.

Marie was born Jan. 20, 1917 in Trapp, the daughter of M.B. and Hallie Epperson Fox. Herbert was born July 8, 1917, near Trapp, the son of Tishabe and Lillie Berryman Johnson.

Herbert and Marie were married Aug. 5, 1939, in Winchester. After their marriage, they moved to Waterloo, Iowa, where they established the family business, Johnson Bakery.  

Herbert was known for his love of music and enjoyed impromptu sessions with friends.

They are survived by two daughters, Phyllis (Albert) Harreld of Yucaipa, Calif., and Sharon (Michael) King of Elk Run Heights, Iowa; a son, Dennis (Trudy) Johnson of Waterloo; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

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They also are survived by Marie’s sister, Joyce Fox Rogers; nieces Frances (Larry) Curtis and Fara (Ralph) Tyree; and sister-in-law Elizabeth Prather, all of Winchester.

Herb and Marie are preceded in death by their parents; Herb’s two brothers, Sidney P. and Kenneth; a sister, Dorothy; and Marie’s three brothers, Dr. Leon P. Fox, Elkin P. Fox and her twin M.B. Fox, Jr.

Herb and Marie will return to their Kentucky home with a graveside service Friday, Dec. 2, at 2 p.m. at Winchester Cemetery with the Rev. Don Burkhead officiating.

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