Johnsons celebrate 50th anniversary June 27

Joseph and Linda Johnson

Joseph and Linda Johnson

Joseph and Linda (Stogner) Johnson celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at Roan Mountain State Park.

The Johnsons were married June 27, 1963, in Rockingham, N.C. They have three sons, James Johnson of Knoxville, Michael Johnson and wife Jinny of Las Vegas, and Marc Johnson of Knoxville; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

After early retirement, the couple served in church music ministry. They have served together at Holy Ghost Parish in Knoxville, Our Lady of Perpetual Help in LaFollette, and St. John Neumann in Farragut over the past 23 years. They have been members of Holy Ghost for some 25 years.