BORN

October 14, 1935

DIED

August 10, 2025

LOCATION

Grass Valley, California

George Dougherty Johnston passed into the great mystery on August 10th, 2025, age 89. Known to many as Uncle Sonny, he was a veteran, disc jockey, bar owner and tender, coin collector, artist, raconteur, and one possessed of the perfect voice and wit for radio.Born in Fresno in 1935, George...

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Cynthia Wanosik

August 26, 2025 | Mesa

Laura and I are truly sad at the passing of George, Uncle Sonny. We had many a long conversations after a days work. He and Joanie were the best. we had a lot of fun sitting in the bar and talking about the good old days. He will be missed by so many.

RICHARD SHARSMITT

August 23, 2025 | Friend

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