Roger S. Johnson, 74, a lifelong resident of Okaloosa County, Fla., passed away Wednesday morning, May 9, 2012, at North Okaloosa Medical Center in Crestview, Fla.He was employed at Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative for 27 years. After retiring, he continued working as a line constructor from the east to west coast of the United States. Roger loved the outdoors and was especially fond of fishing in the ponds around his property. He was a member of Mt. Ewell Masonic Lodge 131 in Baker, and York Rite.Roger was preceded in death by a son, Roger Keith Johnson; and his parents, Daniel and Lucinda Johnson. He is survived by his wife of over 54 years, Shirley J. Johnson of Baker; two brothers, Robert (Elizabeth) Johnson of Beaver Creek, and Roy (Lorene) Johnson, also of Beaver Creek; a sister, Rosa Atkins of Ocala; and cousin and dearest friend, Cliff Holt.A time of visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the chapel of Whitehurst Powell Funeral Home in Crestview. Funeral services will be conducted at the funeral home on Friday, May 11, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Wayne Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in New Holt Cemetery.Arrangements are entrusted to Whitehurst Powell Funeral Home in Crestview. Guest book and condolences are available online at www.whitehurstpowellfuneralhome.com