Many were saddened by the passing of Leon V. Johnson Jr.; of Monessen; whose courageous battle with pancreatic cancer came to an end on March 17; 2010. Leon was born on Aug. 15; 1947; to the late Leon V. Johnson Sr.; and Marie Johnson; who survives. A graduate of Rostraver High School; Leon was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps who fought in the Vietnam War. Many years following his honorable discharge; Leon made yearly visits to the Memorial Wall in Washington; D.C.; until he was able to resolve the loss of his dear friends whose names appear there. He was baptized in Antioch Baptist Church as a youth where he was an avid scholar who loved to stand and share his thoughts and beliefs about the scripture. He was a trustee and keeper of the church van. Many looked forward to his barbecue ribs; church picnics and other holidays at his home. He married his high school sweetheart; Jacqueline Rone; who was at his side until the end. He was employed by Allegheny Power as tow boat operator and barge handler for 25 years. He was also an avid Steeler fan. He lovingly leaves his mother Marie Johnson; wife; Jacqueline; daughters; Erica R. (Dewayne) Harvard; and Lisa Marie Cotton; brother; Kevin (Denise) Brown; sister-in-law; Marguerite Johnson; grandchildren; Tyler; Trevor; Dorian; Kaeia; Stanchaiay; Naraha; Donovan and Gabrielle; and many relatives and friends. Visitation will be Monday; March 22; from noon to 8 p.m. at Antioch Baptist Church; 945 Henry St.; Belie Vernon; where service will be held Tuesday; at 11 a.m. Arrangements entrusted to HOUSE OF LAW INC.; Penn Hills. www.houseoflawinc.com