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2020
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Fred Johnson Obituary
April 17, 1915 - January 21, 2020
Macon, GA- Fred Johnson, Commander, U.S. Navy Retired, of Macon, passed away Friday, January 31, 2020 at his residence at the age of 104. His memorial service will be held at 1 PM Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at First Baptist Church of Christ with Rev. Joe McDaniel officiating. The family will receive friends an hour before the service.
A native of Blue Ridge, GA, he was the son of the late Elisha Edward Johnson and Malissa Jane Stephens Johnson. Mr. Johnson was the youngest of eleven children. He graduated from Berry College in 1939 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Johnson attended officer training school in New York and requested his first duty station to be at Pearl Harbor. He was serving on the battleship USS Maryland on the morning of December 7, 1941. Mr. Johnson was believed to have been the oldest survivor of Pearl Harbor. He served during WWII, Korea Conflict and in the Naval Reserves. Mr. Johnson served a total of 23 years in the Navy. He moved to Macon and began his teaching career in the Bibb County School System. Mr. Johnson taught at Lanier Jr. High and then became a principal at Alexander IV Elementary, Willingham High School and Union Elementary, retiring in 1975. After retiring, he loved working in his vegetable garden with his beloved tomatoes. Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Hunnicutt Johnson; and 10 older brothers and sisters.
He is survived by his two sons: Harold Johnson and Joe Johnson (Mary Jane); two grandchildren; Sara Kingsley (Josh) and Jonathan Johnson (Kathryn).
You may share your own special thoughts and memories with the family by visiting Macon Memorial Parks website at www.maconmp.com.
Those desiring may make memorial contributions to First Baptist Church of Christ, 511 High Place, Macon, GA 31201.
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for Fred Johnson
February 8, 2020
On this year,2020 our 50th, We the Class of 1970 Willingham and McEvoy salute you for your dedicated service to our country and faithful years at Willingham...
Donny Griffin
February 2, 2020
You were a wonderful principal, left a wonderful legacy, and a wonderful role model. Thank you for your service sir! RIP!
Gary Brown
February 2, 2020
Mr. Johnson was a true American and I will always remember him greeting me every morning I passed his office during class changes at Willingham Jr High.
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February 2, 2020
liked and respected class '65
Ken
February 2, 2020
Mr. Johnson was not only a fantastic teacher and administrator, he was a wonderful person. My first encounter with Mr. Johnson was at Lanier Jr HS where he was my teacher and advisor to the journalism staff and members. Later he was my principal at Willingham HS where I had the occasion to visit with him for his "explanation" of the pitfalls of skipping school. He was fair and just and it was a learning experience. Years later when I ran into him, he remembered the details of that meeting very well. He was an honorable man, loved by so many, and he will be missed by all that ever knew him.
George McConnell
February 2, 2020
Willingham class of 62 & 63. So sorry for your loss. Mr Johnson and I had 3 things in common, Willingham, U S Navy Retired, and Pearl Harbor. George McConnell USN/Ret
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