Mr. Richard L. Johnson, better know as "Rick" age 68, of Grassy Creek, died Monday, June 8, 2009 at his home from complications of cancer treatments. Funeral services will be held on Friday June 12, 2009, at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jim Thompson and Rev. Jack Miller officiating. Burial will follow in the Powers Cemetery with military rites. The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 on Friday one hour prior to the funeral service. Mr. Johnson was born in Bristol, Virginia on Saturday, October 19, 1940 to the late Paul and Dorthea Mercer Johnson. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a lifelong Philadelphia Eagles fan, loved bluegrass music, camping and spending time with his family. Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife of 43 years, Edith Miller Johnson, two daughters Kimberly Vanderslice and husband Dan of New Castle, DE and Lori Bradt and husband Herman of New Castle DE, a brother, Jim Johnson and Sue of Grassy Creek, three grandchildren, Jesse Bradt, Alissa Bradt and Lindsey Vanderslice. He is also survived by many brother and sisters in laws, nieces, nephews, as well as many friends in Ashe County and New Castle, DE. Also survived by his faithful companion Border Collie, Laddie, who was always by his side.