JOSEPH COYLE JOHNSON, 50, of Richmond, Oh, died Sunday, April 27, 2008 from injuries sustained in a fire in his home. He was born in Steubenville, OH, April 29, 1957. He is preceded in death by his parents, Coyle Eugene and Goldie (Crissinger) Johnson and his two best friends, his dogs, Katie and Nuna who perished with him. He is survived by his brother, Larry Johnson of Richmond and two sisters, Patti (Ron) Applegarth of Richmond and Tammy Bowers of Toronto. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service for Joe at 2 PM on Saturday, May 3, 2008 at the Everhart-Bove Funeral Home, 110 West Main St., Richmond led by the Reverend John Hearn. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jefferson County Animal Shelter. Condolences may be sent online at www.everhartbovefuneralhomes.com.

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