David Evan Johnson, 78, of Jena, passed from this life on Saturday, October 20, 2018, at Pelican Pointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Maurice. He was born August 17, 1940 in Jennings to his parents, Derward Dennis Johnson and Vera Mae Todd Johnson. After serving his country in the U.S. Navy, David went to Zoller Technical School and was employed by Avendale Shipyard in Lake Charles as a journeyman machinist. It was there where he met the love of his life, his wife Sue Jackson. They were married and moved to Lafayette where he attended the University of Lafayette, graduating from there with a 4-year degree in industrial engineering. He then worked at the ammunition plant in Minden. He later moved to Catahoula Parish and taught school at Sicily Island High School. He then moved to Jena and worked for Dresser Industries in Tioga, ending up teaching school at Caldwell High School and Jena High School, where he taught industrial arts and math. After retiring from teaching, David worked at the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola as a security guard. David and his wife were members of Good Pine Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for many years. Graveside services were held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 23, at Heard Cemetery near Manifest with the Revs. Brandon Poole and Rod Jackson officiating. Interment followed under direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home of Jena. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sue Jackson Johnson and his parents. Those left to cherish in his memory include his sons, David Chris Johnson and wife Tina of Natchitoches, and John Johnson and wife Alida of Youngsville; and five grandchildren, Lisa, Sarah, Matthew, Daniel, and Caleb.