Allen "A.B." Byrd Johnson Jr's Obituary
Born October 9, 1929 in Yonkers, NY, to Allen Byrd Johnson, Sr and Edith Ellen Chapman Johnson passed from this earth June 13, 2023 peacefully at home. Preceded in death by his parents, Wife of 52 years Patsy Ruth Johnson, sister Billie-Bob Hardy and brother Charles Johnson.
He is survived by daughter Edith and Ed Miller, daughter Phyllis and Hal Hamblen, daughter Wanda and Roy Brumit and son Allen Dale Johnson, grandchildren Roy (Trey) Miller, Andrew and Teresa Miller, Ashley Niland and Adam Tarley, Bradley and Michelle Hamblen, Holly Hamblen, Sarah and Zach Arden and Kelly Brumit, great grandchildren Shawn, Jonathan, Travis, Jase, Edison and Ava and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Known to family and friends as AB.
AB’s life was well lived. He traveled around the globe installing elevators that he designed and built. He loved meeting and talking with anyone who would stop and visit. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Irving and a Mason.
His loyalty to God, family and his country was something he was known for.
He served in the US Army during the Korean War as an MP in San Antonio, TX. After leaving the Army, he worked for his Grandfather BF Johnson’s Elevator Company (which was the first registered elevator company in the state of Texas). After leaving his grandfathers company he worked for Esco Elevator Company that was owned by Bob Loughridge his god father. In 1968 he left Esco to form his own elevator company, Trojan Elevator. Upon his retirement he turned the company over to his son Dale who still owns and operated the company.
AB was a very involved father. He led Sunday school classes and was a Scout Master to name a few of his commitments to making sure his children had a solid foundation in life.
One of his greatest joys was spending time with family and friends, piloting airplanes and fishing every chance he got. After his grandchildren were born, he enjoyed and looked forward to every Saturday gatherings at his house where hamburgers and great conversations happened. (He would tell you that was how he knew what day of the week it was)
He was dearly loved and will be missed by all.
In lieu of flowers feel free to make a donation to the Veterans Fund at the Denton Elks Lodge the link below. https://paypal.me/DentonElks2446?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US
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