Louis Martin Johnson

Louis Martin Johnson, age 89, of Venice, FL, passed away on May 16, 2021. He was born in Johnston County, NC on April 14, 1932 to Cornelius and Alma Johnson. Louis moved to Venice in 1970 from Jacksonville after retiring from the US Navy. He served for 20 years, doing tours in both Korea and Vietnam during the Wars. In Venice, Louis owned and operated Johnson's Lawn Service for 22 years before retiring from that in 1996. When he could, Louis would spend time hunting, fishing, and playing golf. He was a long-time member of South Venice Baptist Church. Surviving family members include his wife, Jean; sons Dennis and Michael; daughter Theresa McBee; sisters Myrtle Moore, Eloise Adams, and Barbara Norris; and 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 4 brothers, 2 sisters, and a grandson, Kevin Johnson. Visitation will be at South Venice Baptist Church on Saturday, May 22nd from 4-5 pm with a funeral service to follow. Burial will be at Sarasota National Cemetery on Tuesday, May 25th, at 2 pm. Memorial donations should be made to South Venice Baptist Church. To share a memory of Louis or to send the family a condolence visit www.farleyfuneralhome.com. Visitation Information Date: Saturday, May 22, 2021 Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm South Venice Baptist Church Address: 3167 Englewood Road, , Venice, FL, 34293 | Map Service Information Date: Saturday, May 22, 2021 Time: 5:00 pm South Venice Baptist Church Address: 3167 Englewood Road, , Venice, FL, 34293 | Map