Barry R. Johnson
August 22, 1942 - March 11, 2022
Charleston, WV
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Barry R. Johnson
August 22, 1942 - March 11, 2022
Charleston, WV
Obituary
Barry R. Johnson, 79, of Charleston, WV and North Myrtle Beach, SC, passed away unexpectedly at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center, Myrtle Beach, SC on Friday, March 11, 2022.
Barry was born August 22, 1942, to the late Elmo Williams Johnson and Bernard Thomas Johnson of Charleston, WV.
He was a graduate of East Bank High School Class of 1960; “Once a Pioneer always a Pioneer”. Barry graduated from West Virginia Institute of Technology with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and his Masters from The University of Missouri. Barry retired from the United States Department of Defense in 2006 as a system test manager, specifically with Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense System (Aegis BMD).
Barry was an avid golfer, his golfing buddies can attest to his wit and good hearted orneriness. Barry was a trustee at Reynold’s United Methodist Church in Marmet, WV.
In addition to his parents, Barry was preceded in death by his first wife, Patricia Hutton Johnson.
Survivors include his loving wife Karen Peters Johnson, daughter Terri Buckley Goldsmith (Stan) of Charleston, WV, grandsons Bryce and Chase Goldsmith of Charleston.
The funeral will be 1 PM Friday, March 18th at Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston with Rev David Biondi officiating. . Interment will follow at Montgomery Memorial Park, London. Visitation will be held 2 hours prior to the service at the funeral home.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to Reynolds Memorial United Methodist Church, 9508 MacCorkle Avenue, Marmet, WV 25315.
Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.barlowbonsall.com.
Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home has been entrusted to handle the arrangements.
9 responses to Barry R. Johnson
Patricia Hager Blount says:
March 21, 2022
Dear Karen and family, we were so very sorry to hear of Barry’s passing. I’ve known Barry from grade school, high school, as a coworker at Dahlgren and a friend and neighbor in King George. He was a fine man of principle and a wicked sense of humor. Also so proud of his children and grandchildren I am so glad we were able to sit and visit with you both at our reunion last year. I know he will sorely missed.
Sending you condolences and prayers during this sad time.
Pat and Gary Blount
Deborah Parsons says:
March 18, 2022
We are so sorry for your loss. Keeping you in our prayers.
Brant Seacrist says:
March 18, 2022
Dear Karen,
We were both shocked and saddened at learning of Barry’s passing. Be assured that you have been much in our love and prayers. It seems that in many of our fondest memories you all are there. Barry and I were together from seventh grade through college — a dear friend indeed.
We had hoped to attend the service but circumstances here have hindered us from doing so. We will continue to pray for you in the coming days. You are so very special to us.
Yours with much love in Christ our Lord,
Brant and Suzie Seacrist
George O. Long says:
March 18, 2022
I am saddened to hear of Barry’s passing last week. My heartfelt condolences to his family. Barry was one of the first guys I met back in 1965 at the then Naval Weapons Lab in Dahlgren, Va. We played flag football and softball together (Barry was our ace pitcher) and later in life, played golf on many occasions in King George and Myrtle Beach. We socialized with Barry and Pat in those early years and they were delightful to be around. While I have never had the pleasure of meeting Barry’s second family, he described to me on many occasions how happy he was and, like all granddads, how proud he was of his grandson. He will be missed but not forgotten. Blessings to you all.
George Long
Sue Curry says:
March 18, 2022
Karen, Fred and I are so sorry to hear of Barry’s passing, We were shocked, You are in our prayers,