Photo courtesy of Reed & Benoit Funeral Home Inc. - Watertown
Nov 8, 1958 - Aug 13, 2025
Had good times wuth George and Cindy Collins back in the day. Will miss him and give my condolences to the family. RIP my friend.
Stephen Mantle
August 19, 2025 | Watertown, NY | Friend
RIP George
Kim Jackson
August 19, 2025 | Watertown, NY | Friend
He was more than a friend he was family to us
Bud Busler
August 19, 2025 | Mannsville, NY | Classmate
I will miss you my friend you always had a good morning to me rip on your journey
Betty Angus
August 19, 2025 | Lafargeville, NY | Friend
GREAT KID A LOT OF FUN TO BE AROUND DAMN GONE TO SOON RIP KID
Clifford King
August 18, 2025 | Hannibal, NY | Friend
Great memories growing up in the neighborhood! So sorry he is gone but thankful he is no longer in pain. Condolences to his family during such a hard time.
Tammy Knapp
August 18, 2025 | Calcium, NY | Friend
George you fought for a long time.. Now may you rest in peace. No more pain. Fly high friend.
Julie Koberger
August 18, 2025 | Aynor, SC | Friend
I remember George from my Bartending days at the pump house! he, along with Kathy,Pauline,and Betty,were regulars! R.I.P. George!!
TONY verne
August 18, 2025 | Watertown, NY, USA, NY | Acquaintance
Love you George, RIP
Cheri Wright
August 18, 2025 | Jamestown | Family
George Richard Johnson, Watertown, passed away Wednesday, August 13th at Samaritan Keep Nursing Home. He was 66 years old.
Born in Watertown on November 08, 1958, he was a son to Richard and Patty (Withrow) Johnson. He was educated locally and graduated from Watertown High School. Following his graduation George worked as an appliance repairman for Strauss Electric in Watertown.
George enjoyed fishing, model cars, watching YouTube, riding his scooter, keeping up with Facebook friends, listening to music (mostly The Beatles) and traveling to Florida. Most of all he was a proud Papa, and nothing in the world meant more to him than his grandchildren.
He is survived by his children, Tara M. Johnson of Watertown, Josh (Taylor Rice) Johnson of Florida; his grandchildren, Legend Johnson of Florida, Kaytlynn Arruda of Watertown, Isaac Griffin of Watertown, Patrick Rice of Florida; and his siblings, Kathy (Stu) Salisbury, Bill (Sue) Johnson, Jill Reed, Chuck Johnson, Betty Tanner, Cheri (Keith) Wright, Jan (Kevin) Patchen. He is also survived by multiple nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, great-great nieces, and great-great nephews.
Services will be held privately at the convenience of his family.
Arrangements are with Reed & Benoit Funeral Home, and condolences may be made online at reedbenoit.com
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