VICTOR DAVID JOHNSON

VICTOR JOHNSON of Takoma Park, Maryland passed away on Sep 26, 2019. The third of 14 children, Victor David Johnson was born on February 26, 1942 to Anna and Norman Johnson in Wilmington, Delaware. Victor graduated from Wilmington High School and soon began active duty in the Navy. For the next four years, he would travel the world and defend our country in Vietnam. Victor spent a good portion of his tour aboard the USS Forrestal CVA59 and with less than three months remaining in active duty, Victor would become a part of naval history alongside the late Sen. John McCain in one of the worst naval fires on an aircraft carrier. Both men survived but lost 134 of their fellow mates that day. His family and the girl next door, Jane Madric, would await news for several days before they were notified that he had survived. In 1969, Victor would marry that girl next door and ultimately celebrate 50 years of marriage. That same year, he completed his commitment in the Naval Reserve, moved to Washington D.C. and started a new job in the mailroom at the Government Employees Insurance Company, better known as GEICO. For the next forty-six and half years, Victor Johnson or "Vic”, worked for GEICO. He began in the mailroom, moved into management and with much determination, schooling, early mornings and late nights, worked his way to Senior Systems Analyst. Vic was known as the "Rate Quote Buddha" for his contribution to the design of the key insurance quote program for which GEICO is known and also because he could spout insurance quotes from his head with complete accuracy. Victor was a devoted brother, husband, father, uncle and “Pop-Pop”. He was a wonderful protector, a great provider, a close confidante, an advisor, and loving friend. He really enjoyed visiting his family in Atlanta, Delaware and North Carolina. He loved fishing, bowling, the Philadelphia Eagles, bass guitar and debating well, anything. He never met a stranger; he drew people to him wherever he went. He was the most generous soul you could ever meet who loved life and always chose joy. Victor departed this life at 5:54pm on Thursday, September 26, 2019. Victor’s father, mother, three brothers, Norman, Preston and Danny; three sisters, Mabel, Joyce and Alvera, as well as one nephew, Eugene Larkin Jr; all preceded him in death. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Jane (Madric); children, Cassandra, Tracey, Charneta and her fiancé Anthony Hughes; five sisters: Diane Brown, Theresa Johnson, Arlene Johnson, Linda Johnson-Larkin and her husband Eugene Larkin Sr, and Gloria Thomas; two brothers: Gilbert Johnson and Charles Johnson; one granddaughter: Tyler Samms.; thirteen nephews, sixteen nieces and a host of other relatives, neighbors, friends and coworkers.

VICTOR DAVID JOHNSON

February 26, 1942 - September 26, 2019