Matthew Neil Johnson

Matthew “Neil” Johnson, 88, of Sweetwater Golf & Country Club in Haines City, FL died November 8, 2011 of heart failure. Born June 29, 1923 in Town of Potomac, Arlington, VA. Neil served in the US Army during WWII, and is a retired Alexandria Deputy Sheriff. Married September 8, 1947, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Holloway Johnson and survived by his sons, Matthew N. Johnson, Jr. of Woodbridge, VA, John E. Johnson of Haines City, FL and Martin H. Johnson of Clifton, VA. He leaves six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He attended Lake Alfred United Methodist Church in Florida. He will be laid to rest in beautiful Virginia countryside at Marshall Cemetery. Neil was a Life Member of Alexandria Volunteer Fire Department, Potomac Engine Co. 2. Also a 71 year member of Potomac Lodge #38. He was a Life Member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Charter Member of VFW Post 1503 Men’s Auxiliary, and a member of the Del Ray Methodist Church. The family will receive visitors on Thursday, November 17, 2011 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Cunningham Funeral Home, 811 Cameron St. Alexandria, VA. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at 10 a.m. at Marshall Cemetery in Marshall Virginia. Condolences may be sent via:www.cunninghamfuneralhome.net.