The funeral service for Sanford Eugene Johnson, age 86, of Wichita, KS, formerly of Goltry, will be at 10:30 AM Friday, July 24, 2009, at Goltry First Congregational Church, with Pastor Jane Ho officiating.  Burial will be in Karoma Cemetery, with arrangements by Anderson-Burris Funeral Home.

     He was born to Fred and Elizabeth (Unruh) Johnson on June 22, 1923, in Goltry, and died Tuesday, July 21, 2009, in Wichita, Kansas.

     Sanford grew up in Goltry and graduated from Goltry High School.  He served in the United States Air Force during World War II.  After his military service, he worked at Goltry Elevator for thirteen years before moving to Wichita.  He worked for Toledo Scale and later Hammel Scale before retiring at age 65.  Sanford enjoyed fishing and baseball.

     He is survived by one daughter, Jeannette Johnson of Wichita, KS; two sons, Hal Johnson and Stan Johnson, both of Haysville, KS; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

     Sanford was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and three sisters.

     Memorials may be made through the funeral home to Promises Kept