David I. Johnson, 101, of Du Quoin, passed away at 5:20 P.M., Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Illinois Veterans Home of Anna, IL.

David had worked for thirty-five years as a salesman for Linkon Auto Supply. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Du Quoin and was deacon at the church for many years. He was a United States Army veteran of World War II. David had participated in the Battle of Guadalcanal and Solomon Islands. He received the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Ribbon and the American Defense Service Medal.

He was born May 31, 1919 at Wing, IL, the son of Raymon and Eunice (Bowen) Johnson, Sr.

He married Maxine Daily on March 27, 1949 at Du Quoin, IL and she preceded him in death on August 25, 1994.

He is survived by one daughter-in-law - Nancy Johnson of Cape Girardeau, MO, two grandchildren - Josiah Johnson of Independence, MO and Joy Johnson of Cape Girardeau, MO, three great grandsons - Nathaniel, Zachary, and Joshua, and one sister - Irene Meyers of Fairbury, IL.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one son - Paul Johnson, one brother and two sisters.

Graveside services will be at 2:00 P.M., Friday, December 18, 2020 at the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin with Rev. Joe Wagner officiating and eulogy by Kurt Harris and Brian Henderson.

Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Du Quoin V.F.W. and American Legion and the Army National Guard.

Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park at Du Quoin.

Please use social distancing guidelines. Everyone in attendance is required to wear a mask.

Friends may make memorials to the First Baptist Church Building Fund and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.