More detail on this person: Flavil Leon
Johnson, a retired Army lieutenant colonel, was
carried on the wings of angels to heaven Sunday,
Nov. 17, 2013. Service: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in
Blessing Colonial Chapel, Mansfield. Interment:
1:15 p.m. in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery.
Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral
home. Upon returning from World War II, Flavil
completed his education with a master's degree
from Texas Christian University. While at TCU, he
was the first Army ROTC cadet colonel. His career
as an Army pilot took him to Vietnam for two
tours, along with various assignments around the
world. After retirement, Flavil traveled to Iran
with Bell Helicopter International as a training
school director. He then returned to Fort Worth
and taught at TCC Northwest Campus. Flavil and
his beloved Nell enjoyed family, entertaining
friends and supporting the Horned Frogs. The
family cherishes the love and care received by the
staff and friends at the Isle at Watercrest in
Mansfield. He will be greatly missed. Survivors:
Children, Flavil Johnson and wife, Trish, Jamie
Gilmartin and husband, James; and grandchildren,
Susan and husband, Capt. Matthew Riley, and
Greg Gilmartin.
Published in Star-Telegram on Nov. 19, 2013
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