Wylie Chandler Johnson
April 12, 1944 ~ April 6, 2018
THE Wylie “Chandler” Johnson, Jr., age 73, departed this life on Friday, April 6, 2018. A lifelong resident of West Point, Virginia, Chandler is well known to many as the consummate farmer and friend. His charm, wit and sense of humor have been the source of many adventures and memories that will be remembered, cherished and dearly missed by his family and friends. The eldest son of Wylie and Ella Mae Johnson (both deceased), Chandler is survived by his brothers, Hugh and Bruce Johnson, his sisters-in-law, Nancy and Kay Johnson, his daughters, Tonya Johnson and Andrea Harlow, his sons-in-law, Steve Lawson and Michael Harlow, his grandchildren, Chase and Hunter Harlow and Cody Lawson, and his fiancee, Liz Wathen. He is also survived by his nephews, Troy (wife, Stacy), Bryan (wife, Tara), Jason (wife, April) and Austin Johnson, his niece, Kimberly Lipscomb (husband, Chris), and by his great-nephews, Wylie, Trenton, Mason, Landon, Fisher, Pearson and Spencer Johnson and Tyler Lockhart, and his great-nieces, Addie, Ella and Taylor Johnson.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to either St Clement`s Island Museum, 38370 Point Breeze Road, Coltons Point MD 20626, or St Jude Children`s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105. Finally, the family requests that anyone who has a particularly fond or fun memory of, or story about or involving Chandler, share their memories or stories by mail at Vincent`s Funeral Home, Chandler’s Story, P.O. Box 191, West Point VA 23181; or via email at TheChandlerJohnsonStory@gmail.com. The stories will be compiled into a booklet to be shared with family and friends. This is our way of honoring Chandler’s life and legacy.
The family will receive friends on Friday, April 13th from 5-8 PM at Vincent Funeral Home, 417 11th Street, West Point, Virginia. Funeral Services will be held at 2 PM Saturday, April 14th at Vincent Funeral Home. A celebration of life to honor Chandler will held at his home immediately following the service.
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April 12th
Hey Babe,
Today is your birthday!
While I miss you so much, I know you are now at peace and no longer suffering. You fought the fight for so long and are now on your way to your reward.
I believe God is preparing your own special farm in heaven for two reasons, one, to keep you busy and happy and two, with your take charge nature, by keeping you busy he can continue his work without you trying to tell him how to run the show!
Forever missing you, Happy Birthday!
Love Liz
Ode to a Farmer by J. Bob Plemons
When the wild wind comes blowing,
And bends the willow bough.
It’s then that I’ll be knowing,
That he’s about to plow.
When the March wind makes its exit,
And the willow bough is still,
The weather beaten farmer,
Is ready now to till.
The soil so rich and fertile,
That slept the winter past,
Is awake now and ready
For the planter’s seed at last.
As the plow turns its furrows
Deep and straight and long,
The birds nest in the hedges,
And sing their nesting song.
About the fields the earthen smell,
Hangs heavy in the air,
The seed are in a hurry,
to sprout up everywhere.
The summer rains are welcome
And the farmers give his thanks.
He knows if he’s to harvest,
The earth must have its drink.
And people shop the market,
And swiftly fill their cart.
They never give a thought
Of what’s in a farmer’s heart.
He loves the lot that’s cast him,
To grow what others eat.
God and he are partners.
So the harvest is complete
Chandler…. I know that you already know how we feel about you. I just want the world to know. You were loved so much by our family and you are missed lots and lots. I feel so bad that I did not get the opportunity to see you before you passed and we felt so guilty that we didn’t make it to your service, as we had every intention on being there. I am relieved that you are no longer suffering and I know that you are at peace in heaven. I want to especially thank you for listening to me and forgiving me for not being there, as the guilt was immense. Thank you for listening to my prayers and giving me the big bear hug, as I was having a hard time dealing with your loss. There will always be a special place in our hearts for you and you will never be forgotten. I love you!!!