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BOARDMAN --Thomas Nels Johnson Jr., 72, of Boardman, died Monday evening, Feb. 15, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, with his family by his side.
Thomas was born July 20, 1948, in Youngstown, a son of the late Thomas N. and Betty Jane Beam Johnson Sr. and was a lifelong area resident.
He graduated from Chaney High School in 1966 and served in the U.S. Navy for four years during the Vietnam War. Thomas was a policeman with the Boardman Police Department from 1983 until he retired in 2003, where he was a part of the first SWAT team. He enjoyed fantasy football and also watching football, especially the Cleveland Browns. Thomas looked forward to trips to Las Vegas and family trips to Myrtle Beach.
He leaves his wife, the former Beverly Nelson, whom he married Aug. 3, 1968; a daughter, Karen Johnson of Boardman; and three grandchildren, Tommy, Brandon and Morgan. Thomas also leaves two brothers, Rich (Karen) Johnson of Canfield and Chuck (Grace) Johnson of Youngstown; and several nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Barney Johnson.
Friends may call from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, at Lane Family Funeral Home, Anstrom Chapel, 8387 Tod Ave., Boardman.
Due to COVID-19, the 6-foot rule will be honored, and we ask that all guests, whose health allows, please wear a mask. For the safety of everyone, we ask that visitors not linger after seeing the family.
Friends and family may view this obituary and give their condolences at www.lanefuneralhomes.com.
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