Paul S. Johnson, 82, of Willow Street, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning.

He was married to Rosemarie B. Johnson, with whom he celebrated 58 years of marriage in October. Born in Lima, NY, he was the son of the late Orange B. and Jeannette S. Johnson.

Paul graduated from Bloomfield (NY) High School in 1952. He retired from the U.S. Coast Guard as Chief Warrant Officer 4 after serving for 24 years. Paul received a bronze star for second National Defense Service Medal and a unit commendation for service at the support center, Brooklyn, NY from 1967-1968. He continued to work with the Coast Guard by designing and manufacturing various electronics products until his passing.

Paul loved the Lord and was a member of New Life Church, where he also served as a deacon for 14 years.

In addition to his wife, Paul is survived by three daughters, Laurelyn Schrom of Lititz, Cathylee (Paul) Weaver of Stafford, VA and Suzanne Roland of Conestoga. He enjoyed spending time with his 16 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Paul is also survived by a brother, David (Nancy) Johnson of Lady Lake, FL and a sister, Betty (Jim) Booth of Fairport, NY and many nieces and nephews. Two brothers have predeceased him, Richard (Shirley) Johnson, and as an infant, his twin Bobby, as well as a grandson, Brett.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at the New Life Church, 1991 Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster, PA. Friends may call at the church prior to the service on Saturday from 9:00 A.M. until the time of the service. Interment will be private at the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, PA, where Paul wished to be buried with his comrades in arms.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Paul's memory may be made to Operation Heal Our Patriots through Samaritan's Purse at P.O. Box 3000 Boone, NC 28607.