George M. Johnson

George M. Johnson, Undersheriff of Gloucester County, on June 13, 2025. Age 68. Husband of Bobbi Johnson (nee Smith). Father of Kristy Moore (Jeff), Anthony S. Russo, III, Kimberly DAndrea (Anthony). Brother of Edward Johnson, Jr. (Gloria) and Deborah Johnson. Grandfather of Abby, Salvatore and Addison.
Undersheriff George Johnson is a lifelong resident of Gloucester County. He is a retired Deptford Twp. Police Detective Sergeant with 38 years of law enforcement, supervisory, and investigative experience. He began his law enforcement career in 1987 with the DTPD and attended the Burlington County Police Academy. Upon graduation from the academy, he was assigned to the Patrol Division and became a Field Training Officer the following year.
In 1990, Undersheriff Johnson and Lieutenant Richard Burkhardt (DTPD) became the first DARE Officers in the Deptford Twp. Police Department.
In 1992, Undersheriff Johnson was assigned to the Gloucester County Critical Incident Team (Now SWAT Team) after attending the Prince George's County (MD.) Police Department's Hostage Negotiators Training Course.
In 2005, Undersheriff Johnson was promoted to Detective and assigned to the U.S. Marshals Service NY/NJ Regional Fugitive Task Force, Camden Division. He and other members of his unit were awarded the U.S. Marshals Service Directors Award in 2005 for bringing over 250 fugitives to justice in a single year.
In 2007, Undersheriff Johnson was promoted to Detective Sergeant at DTPD and was assigned to the Criminal Investigation Division while continuing to serve part-time on the Fugitive Task Force. His duties included conducting and supervising Criminal Investigations and Internal Affairs Investigations. He also became the departments Public Information Officer and was responsible for preparing and disseminating information to the media and public.
In 2014, Undersheriff Johnson retired from the Deptford Twp. Police Department after 27 years of service to the community. He was immediately hired as an analyst with the USMS NY/NJ RFTF, Camden and Atlantic City Divisions.
In 2017 Undersheriff Johnson left his position as analyst and became the Chief Warrant Officer at the Gloucester County Sheriff's Office. His duties included supervising the Internal Affairs Unit and Special Investigations Unit.
In 2023 Undersheriff Johnson left the Sheriff's Office and was hired as an Agent with the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office and was assigned to the Internal Affairs Unit.
In 2025 Undersheriff Johnson returned to the Gloucester County Sheriff's Office and is currently responsible for overseeing the day-to- day operations of the Sheriff's Office.
Undersheriff Johnson earned an Associates in Arts and Sciences and Associates in Applied Science in Law Enforcement from Rowan College of South Jersey. He obtained his Certified Public Manager Certification from Fairleigh Dickenson University and his Internal Affairs Certification from the N.J. Division of Criminal Justice.
Above law enforcement, George always put family first. He spent most of his time with his wife, Bobbi of 33 years. They enjoyed traveling, gardening, or simply relaxing in their pool and going to Phillies games. George adored his family, especially his grandchildren. They were his pride and joy.
Relatives and friends are invited to a viewing Thursday, June19, 2025, 6pm to 9pm and Friday, June 20, 10am to 11am at Our Lady of Hope Parish at St. Agnes Church, 701 Little Gloucester Rd., Blackwood, NJ 08012.
Mass of Christian Burial 11am at the church. The mass will be livestreamed and can be accessed by following these instructions: Go to www.ourladyofhopenj.org. Click the yellow "view live stream" button (located at the top of the page). Click the stream spot window. The password for the livestream is JOHNSON.
Final Commendation immediately following mass at 1pm at Red bank Battlefield Park, National Park, NJ.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. John's Christian Nursery School, 149 Ganttown Rd, Turnersville, NJ 08012
Arrangements by BOUCHER FUNERAL HOME, Deptford.