OLD DERBEIAN SOCIETY
Obituary
B. F. Johnson (Derby School 1945-52)
A tribute by John Booth (1941-49)
In the only three form entry to the School, Brian was a most enthusiastic OD and a very proud Derbeian. Clearly, he enjoyed every minute at St. Helen's and readily recounted his exploits in sport, music, the Corps, Tanner's House and early post-war school life. 1952 saw Brian going up to the University of Liverpool to read German. On his first Sunday in the city he attended Evensong at St. Barnabas' Church in Penny Lane. Here he met Olive, joined the choir and became a Reader. He taught in schools in the Liverpool area, retiring as Head of Sixth form at St. Margaret's High School.
St. Barnabas' Church was full for Brian's funeral. His youngest daughter, Margaret, sported a Derby County shirt with Johnson on the back to emphasise Brian's love of the Rams. Those who remember Olive's and Brian's annual visit to the Derby Dinner will recall him ambling to the bar and it could be said that "lardy" was back!
Our sympathy is extended to Olive and Brian's children, Ed, Catherine and Margaret. We know that he will rest in peace; God Bless you, Brian.
