Donald Hampton Johnson

Donald Hampton Johnson, 90 of Thaxton, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025 at his residence.  He was born on Sunday, September 9, 1934  in Bedford County, a son of the late Jesse Johnson and Dora McManaway Johnson. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Daisy Bowden Johnson, a brother, Wayne Johnson, sister, Linda Burger.

He was a retired owner & operator of Don's Body Repair for 23 years where he repaired many vehicles over the years. 

He is survived by his sons, Donald Ray Johnson (Kelly Teaford & her daughter, Heather Hodges (Harley), Daniel Johnson, David Johnson; daughters, Donna Kay Moody, Deanna Saul, Dianne Paxton as well as numerous grandchildren & great grandchildren; brothers, Edward Johnson (Judy), Randal Johnson (Ruth). 

In lieu of flowers, the family asked that donations be made to the Montvale Volunteer Fire Department,  PO Box 144 Montvale, VA  24122 or  Montvale Rescue Squad,  PO Box 65 Montvale, VA  24122.  

The family will receive friends Saturday, August 30, 2025, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford.   No services will be held.