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Max Butler Johnson

August 31, 1925 To September 1, 2009

Passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at his home.

He was born August 31, 1925 in Cedarville, Michigan a son

of Edwin & Adda ( Butler ) Johnson.

On September 10, 1955 he was married to

Helen Rohrbough in Detroit, Michigan

moving to Belleville from Highland in 1987.

Mrs. Johnson preceded him in death on June 22, 2003.

Mr. Johnson proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp

as a field cook on board a naval ship during WWII.

Mr. Johnson was a member of the Allen Park Masonic Lodge.

He serviced on the Van Buren Township Public Safety Committee for 24 years.

Mr. Johnson loved his horses and his dogs.

He was truly a family man, devoted to his son, grandchildren and

great grandchildren. Mr. Johnson is survived by his

loving son, Mark ( Tammy ) Johnson.

Dear grandfather of Edwin J. Johnson and Sunday Johnson.

Fond great grandfather of Tariq, Angelina and Giovanni.

He also leaves behind his extended family of the U.S. Marine Corp

and the Public Safety Officers of Van Buren Township.

Preceded in death by his brother Dale Johnson.

Visitation was held on Fri., Sept., 4, 2009 at the

Higgerson & Neal Funeral Home, 209 Main St.,

Belleville (734-697-9400 ).

Funeral services were held on Sat., Sept. 5, 2009

at the funeral home.

The family has suggested memorial contributions to either the

U.S. Marine Corp Toys for Tots or the Michigan Humane Society.