Ova Johnson
Ova Johnson, 77 of Marysville, died Friday morning October 6, 2023 at the OSU Medical Center.
He was born July 27, 1946 in Marysville to the late Roy Johnson and Sarah (Nelson) Perrin. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Roy Johnson Jr.
Ova served our country in the United States Army. He was a 1965 graduate of the Jonathan Alder High School. His calling in life was taking care of others. He worked in the nursing profession for 48 years, having worked at OSU, Riverside, Grant and finally home health care. Ova had the privilege to take care of the late Governor Rhodes for 2 ½ years during his final years. Ova was a member of the Marysville Bible Baptist Church.
Surviving are his siblings, Margaret Lou “Maggie” (Jerry) Midkiff of Chillicothe, Janet Johnson of Maryville, Diane (Larry) Dean of Marysville, LaMoyne Simpson of Florida, Steve (Carla) Simpson of Marysville and Brenda (Ron) Foraker of Marysville. And many extended family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Friday October 13, 2023 at 1:00 pm at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood. Pastor Jeremy Stout will officiate. Friends may call one hour prior to the service beginning at 12 noon at the funeral home in Richwood. There will be Military Honors conducted by the Vietnam Veterans of America #1095. Burial will be in the Byhalia Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Marysville Bible Baptist Church at 16435 Square Dr. Marysville, Ohio 43040
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com.
Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home