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Post by QueenCityMotorsports.com on Jun 14, 2009 13:13:18 GMT -5
Former Lawrenceburg Speedway Promoter, Mel Johnson, who has been battling cancer for the past few years, passed away on Saturday June 13. Johnson was in charge at the Speedway from the mid ‘80’s until he lost the track after the 1996 season. Mel, along with his son Tim, had been helping current Lawrenceburg Promoter Dave Rudisell with track prep at the facility. Prior to the June 13 racing events, a moment of silence was held in honor of Mel, and Dave Rudisell made a ceremonial lap around the track in the tractor that Mel used to prep the track. Former track champion Butch Wilkerson also spoke briefly about Mel and what he meant to the drivers, crews and fans that attended racing during his tenure as promoter at the ‘Burg. R.I.P. Mel.Dave Rudisell in Mel Johnson's tractor, taking the double-checkered flags, after the ceremonial lap around the Lawrenceburg Speedway.  |
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Post by QueenCityMotorsports.com on Jun 15, 2009 8:48:20 GMT -5
Melvin L. "Mel" Johnson, 72, of Lawrenceburg, IN, formerly of Aurora, Indiana, died Saturday, June 13, 2009 in Edgewood, KY.
He was born Friday, December 11, 1936 in Dearborn County, Indiana, Son of the late Wayne Johnson and the late Mildred Maples Johnson
He worked as a Mechanic Machinist for Schenley Distillery, retiring after over 30 years of service. Mr. Johnson was a professional baseball Scout for the Philadelphia Phillies, and also a promoter for Lawrenceburg Speedway.
Mr. Johnson held many interest in his life. He loved being with the grandchildren; was an avid Racing Fan; coached Basketball and Baseball at South Dearborn; enjoyed Cooking and Grilling Out. He was a member of South Dearborn Sports Hall of Fame, Lawrenceburg Speedway Hall of Fame. He played on the Aurora Basketball Team from 1952-1955, in which they were beaten by the State Champions in 1954 (Hoosier Movie). He was a member of the Baseball, Football, Track and Shot Put Teams. Melvin was a member of the South Dearborn All Century Baseball Team.
Surviving are his wife, Patti Johnson of Lawrenceburg, IN; Daughter, Teri (Bob) Disch of Aurora, IN; Son , Tim ( Trina) Johnson of Aurora, IN, 5 Grandchildren, Travis Johnson, Kristopher Johnson, Cody Johnson, Chelsey Johnson, and Meghann Disch, 3 Great Grandchildren; Sister, Wanda (Allen) Knose of Harrison, OH; Adopted Son, Rudy (Kim) Rudisell of Lawrenceburg, IN.
He was preceded in death by Parents, and Son Tony Johnson.
Friends will be received 6:00 - 9:00 PM, Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at the Rullman Hunger Funeral Home, Aurora, Indiana.
Mass Services will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Thursday, June 18, 2009 at 11:00 am with Fr. Jack Hartzer officiating.
Interment will follow in the Riverview Cemetery, Aurora, IN.
Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. Please call the office at (812) 926-1450 and we will notify the family of your donation with a card.
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