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San Antonio-based Tuskegee Airman passes away at the age of 96

Theodore Johnson passed away on Sunday, February 16.
Credit: KENS 5

SAN ANTONIO — Documented Original Tuskegee Airman Theodore Johnson has joined the Tuskegee Airmen Lonely Eagles. 

The San Antonio Chapter-Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. confirmed to KENS 5 that Johnson passed away Sunday, February 16. 

Johnson was very active in the San Antonio Chapter-Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. events.

His visitation will be held at Lewis Funeral Home on 811 S WW White Road between 5 and 8 p.m. Monday.

The day before he passed, Johnson was signing autographs at a scale modeler's competition along with DOTA James Bynum. 

Rick Sinkfield, AIA, president of the local chapter said: "We will miss Mr. Johnson greatly." 

KENS 5 profiled Mr. Johnson a year ago, check out the article here to read more about Mr. Johnson's experiences as an original Tuskegee Airman. 

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