Obituary of Jesse A. Johnson

Jesse A. Johnson, Jr. 72, of 124 High St. Cooperstown, died Monday, Sept. 17, 2012 at UPMC Hamot in Erie. Jesse was born on June 16, 1940 at Winston-Salem, NC, a son of the late Jesse and Ethel Roy Johnson. He was married to Denise Ensle on Nov. 29, 2007 at Pleasantville, PA. Jesse was a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict having served in the US Army. He was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries received in combat. He was honorably discharged at Ft. Knox, KY with the rank of Master Sergeant. Following his service in the US Army for 20 years, he worked for the US Postal Service until his retirement. Jesse is survived by his wife of Cooperstown; five sons, Frank Segael, Christopher Johnson, Robert John Johnson, Mike Johnson, and Jesse A. Johnson III; a daughter, Karin Powell; a step-daughter, Keysha Shaffer and husband Brian; a brother, Ronald Johnson; and two sisters, Jewel Bailey and Jacqueline Humphrey. Interment will be in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies at Bridgeville, PA on Friday, Sept. 21st at 12:30 PM with full military honors.