Leon Johnson Obituary
The world bids farewell to Leon Johnson (Gaithersburg, Maryland), born in Rockville, Maryland, departing on November 9, 2025 at the age of 91. Leon leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Leon Johnson or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Leon is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Leon's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ellis Johnson and Austie Simmons Johnson; his sister Mary Maxine Griffith; and his wife Shirley Ann Johnson. He is survived by: his brother Lester Johnson (Bev); and his daughters, Deborah Burrill, Karen Futrell (Roger) and Linda Rutledge (Donald). He is also survived by 6 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 17th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the DeVol Funeral Home (10 E Deer Park Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20877). A committal service will be held on Monday, November 17th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Parklawn Cemetery (12800 Veirs Mill Rd, Rockville, MD 20847).
