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Lucile Keitt Johnson

      Lucile was born on January 19, 1901, and became a talented professional pianist and accompanist for many of Akron ’s early radio artists; including, Kenny Ferguson, Wendell Phillips, The Coquettes, Ange Morelli and Harold Smith. Lucile’s radio career began in 1928 and continued for seven years on stations WFJC, WJW and WADC. It was during those early pioneer days of Akron radio that Lucille Keitt met her future husband, Wayne Johnson, the well-known announcer and newscaster. Wayne was the announcer for Marshall Jones (now Grandpa Jones of “Hee Haw”) when he began on Akron radio. Lucile and Wayne spend their retirement years at 1741 Melody Lane in Medina, Ohio .