Alexandria, Virginia
Lionel Skipwith Johns Jr.
On Wednesday, July 14, 2010, Lionel "Skip" Johns Jr., 50, died in Kauai, Hawaii, as a result a lifelong illness.
He was the devoted father of William 10, and Linden 7. He graduated from The University of Virginia in 1984 and lived much of his life in Charlottesville. He worked as a chef at the C&O Restaurant and with great pride helped produce the first 17 varietal wines at Monticello since Jefferson's day. He also served as a photographer for Monticello.
Skip was a published writer and photographer, lived in France and Italy for a time and spoke three languages. He was engaged in organic farming in Kauai at the time of his death.
In addition to his two sons in Kauai, Skip is survived by his parents, Lionel and Mariby Johns of Alexandria; his sisters, Blair Rushton of Derry, New Hampshire and Lindsay Johns of Arlington, Virginia.
The family requests expressions of sympathy be made as contributions to the Charlottesville Music Resource Center, 105 Ridge Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902, that serves the youths of the city.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
The McAdams family just read about this in the UVA alumni magazine. Everyone, including the children, remembers Skip and thinks of him fondly.
McAdams
December 05, 2010 | Charlottesville, VA
Skip was a dear friend in our days at the C&O. We shared a love of juggling - and I always remember the pride he displayed when he acquired his own special chopping knife for the kitchen. I will always remember his blue eyes and wide and warm smile. I cherish the memory of having known him. Pam Spence
August 01, 2010
Skip Johns Jr
July 27, 2010 | Kapa'a, HI
July 26, 2010
July 26, 2010
Years ago at our home, Skip made "Pommes de Terre C&O" - with skins and LOTS of garlic. Ever after if I made mashed potatoes with skins, our young children would say, "Oh no, Pommes de Terre C&O!"
Skip was a gentle soul and a sweet man. He was loved and will be missed. Aunt Sue and Uncle Bill.
July 25, 2010
