Brian Neal Johnson

A memorial visitation, honoring the life of Brian Neal Groundhog Johnson, 75, of Etna, will be held on Monday, January 30, 2017, from 6-8 p.m. in the chapel of the Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service. Brian passed away on Friday afternoon, January 27, 2017, in Columbus following a brief illness. He was born August 16, 1941, in Toledo, Ohio, the son of the late Neal Elmer and Bertha Elizabeth (Hadley) Johnson. Brian was a window washer by trade, who enjoyed hunting, fishing, Old school Country music, drag racing, playing pool in the Licking County mens pool league, watching Golf on Sunday afternoons; and most especially, spending time with his granddaughter Nikki. He is survived by his wife Linda Simpson, his children Tammy Lang, Brian Anthony Johnson, Cassie (Michael) Hoosic, Bridget (Chris) Davis, Carrie (Calvin Kann) Johnson; his 11 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son-in-law Robert Lang. HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, Kirkersville, is honored to care for Brian and his family. Hoskinsonfuneral.com