Born December 25, 1940 in Lisbon, he was a son of the late Carl E. and Grace (Griffith) Johnson.
Denny had worked as a supervisor at GM Lordstown for 24 years. He served as chief of staff for Congressmen James Traficant for four years and Congressman Charlie Wilson for four years. He also served as superintendent of The Columbiana County Ohio Department of Transportation at one time. In addition, he was the longest standing Columbiana County Democratic Party Chairman with twenty-four years of service. He was a veteran of the United States Army.
Survivors include his wife Marion R. (Billock) Johnson, his son Rob Johnson of Salem, 2 daughters: Casey and Jessica Johnson, at home. Also surviving are his brothers Ronald and Lanny Johnson and a grandson, Connor Johnson.
He was preceded in death by his first wife Bonnie ( Lohr) Johnson, his sister Sandra Williams and a brother Gary Johnson.
Services will be at 2:30 PM Tuesday at Weber Funeral Home in Lisbon. A private burial will be held Wednesday Morning at Lisbon Cemetery. Friends may call from 1 to 3 PM and 6 to 9 PM Monday at the Funeral home.
Denny was most proud of his daughter and her basketball league, so the family requests in lieu of flowers any material contributions be donated to Drill for Skill, 305 Sixth Street, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.