Darwin B. Johnson's Obituary
Obituary of Mr. Darwin B. Johnson
Mr. Darwin B. Johnson of Dagsboro, DE passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at home. He was 77 years old.
Mr. Johnson was born in Roxana, DE on June 22, 1943 to the late Gladys Lynch. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his long-time companion Mabel C. Hough, a sister, Brenda, a special friend Donald Adkins and his Canine friend "Pooch".
Darwin was a retired marine mechanic. Over the years he was employed by Bob's Marine, Short's Marine, Pontoon Express, Rehoboth Bay Marina, and Millsboro Ford. Darwin was blessed with the talent of being able to fix just about anything. He was a member of the Lower Sussex Kart Club, Milford Kart Club and attended The River Church in Roxana and also Crossroads Church in Georgetown. He could be opinionated and cantankerous at times but had a good heart.
He is survived by a daughter Tammi of Salisbury, MD and two sons Alan Hough and his wife Melanie of Millsboro, DE and Michael Hough and his wife Colleen also of Millsboro, DE, two brothers Jeffrey Lynch and his wife Cheryl of Roxana, DE and Vincent Lynch and his wife Denise of Selbyville, DE, as well as two sisters Sharon Hudson and her husband Albert of Roxana and Sandra Bennett and her husband Bruce of Roxana. He also leaves behind five grandchildren Kevin, Taylor, Emily, Savannah and Caroline Hough as well as a special friend Bob Hudson from Virginia.
A funeral will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, April 23, 2021 at the Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, DE 19966, where friends may call from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM for viewing and visitation. Interment will follow at the Roxana Cemetery.
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