Rudolph "Rudy" Lovell Johnson, Sr.

Rudolph “Rudy” Lovell Johnson, Sr., of Fieldale, passed away Friday, July 1, 2022 at his home. Rudy was born April 10, 1935, in Henry County, Virginia, to the late O. H. and Mary Lovell Johnson. In addition to his parents, Rudy was preceded in death by his loving wife, Peggy Johnson; his brother, Paul Johnson; and his sisters, Mildred Gordon, Nellie Cucinotta and Ramona Johnson.

Rudy was a Bassett High School graduate. He received his Associate Degree from Ferrum College, his BS Degree from Lynchburg College, and his Master in Education Degree from the University of Virginia.

He was an active member, elder, and Sunday School teacher at Stone Memorial Christian Church. He taught a men’s nondenominational Bible study on Thursday mornings, and was an active member of the Silverstones at Stone Memorial. Rudy was a charter member of the Stanleytown Ruritan Club and had served as District Governor of Ruritan National. He was a member of the Henry County Retired Educator’s Association and a long-time member of the Bassett Country Club. Rudy retired from Henry County Public Schools as a school administrator with 30 years of service. He was an avid golfer and played on the first golf teams at both Ferrum and Lynchburg Colleges.

He is survived by two sons, Dr. Rudolph “Dolph” Johnson (Maureen) and Phillip Johnson (Terri); and daughter, JoEllen Hylton (Greg). He is also survived by his grandchildren, Will Hylton, Drew Johnson, Adam Mello, Allie Pruett (Steven), Matt Johnson, Ben Hylton, Ryan Johnson and Davis Johnson.

The funeral will be held Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at Stone Memorial Christian Church with Pastor Tim Wood officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until the time of service. Interment will follow at Henry Memorial Park.

The funeral will be livestreamed via Facebook at Stone Memorial Christian Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Rudy may be made to the Peggy Johnson Hope for Children Scholarship Fund, 41 Dove Lane, Stanleytown, Virginia 24168, or to Stone Memorial Christian Church, 3300 Virginia Avenue, Collinsville, Virginia 24078.

Wright Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.wrightfuneralservices.net