Clelan L. Johnson, 72 of Rock Island died September 30, 2005 at his residence.
Visitation will be from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Thursday, October 6, 2005 at Kirk, Huggins & Esterdahl Funeral Home, Ltd., Orion. A graveside service will follow at 2 p.m. at New Windsor Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Gilda's Club or to Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center.
Clelan was born June 6, 1933 in New Windsor, IL to Melvin F. and Dessill Young Johnson.
Clelan was a courier driver with Lanter Corp. for 9 years retiring in 1998. He was also a farmer and worked for John Deere.
Clelan loved and cherished his family and friends, he also loved to collect tools and antiques.
SURVIVORS
Son Charles (Julie) Johnson Wadsworth, IL
Sister Shirley (Perry) Weir Rio, IL
Brother Dean (Judy) Johnson Moline
Grandchildren Brittany, Alyse & Chad Johnson Wadsworth, IL
Many nieces, nephews and cousins
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Sheldon.
Online condolences may be expressed to Clelan's family by visiting his obituary at
www.esterdahlmortuary.com