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Thomas Johnson

Rockford, Illinois

1942 - 2016

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Thomas Johnson 1942—2016Thomas S. Johnson, 73 of Rockford, senior partner of one of Rockford's oldest and largest law firms, died unexpectedly at home on Monday, February 15, 2016. Born May 21, 1942, in Rockford, son of Fred C. Johnson and Pauline Ross Johnson. He graduated from East High School...

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We just learned of Mr. Johnson's passing and very saddened for his loss! He was a guest at Hyatt Regency Chicago for 20 years and was loved by all employees! I will miss you Mr. J and your dry wit humor. What a kind person he was.
May God Rest your Soul!

I have only just learned of Tom's death, reported in the Harvard Law School Bulletin. I am writing to honor Tom's memory. He was one-of-a-kind.

Nothing is reported in this obituary about Tom's days as a student at Harvard Law. Tom was the President of the Harvard Law School Forum, chosen by the student volunteers who participated in its operation. The Forum was a special organization on the Harvard campus. It hosted major leaders of the U.S.A. and of foreign nations to come to...

I met Tom in Green Lake, WI. I worked at one of the local establishments he liked to frequent. He was such a kind person, with a genuine interest in people and really took the time to listen to whoever he was talking with. It will not be the same to visit Green Lake and not run into him.

I knew Tom Johnson through my employment. Tom was always a gentlemen and a scholar.
My thoughts and prayers for Tom's family.

another great member of East High school class of 1960 is gone. Peace be with you Tom.

Such a kind and humble man. I will miss him and his quick wit. I feel honored to have known him.

Mr Johnson was an outstanding leader at Permier Boys State, I will always remember him most of all for his gift of the spoken work.

"A man among men." My deepest condolences to family, friends and colleagues.

Suzanne M. Riggall