Entered into rest Monday January 7, 2019, Mr. John C. Johnson beloved husband of 36 years to Beverly B. Johnson.
John was a native of Augusta and a graduate of Richmond Academy class of 1966. After graduation, he joined the U.S. Air Force and proudly served for four years. He retired from International Paper with thirty years of service. John was a devoted caregiver to his mother, late step- father Ed Reel, and a loving Papa to his grandchildren. He also was a Nascar fan.
In addition to his wife, survivors include daughters: Tracey Chance (Travers), Jennifer Storey (Randy), son Christopher Johnson; mother: Germaine Reel; two brothers: James Johnson and Robert Johnson; five grandchildren: Parker Chance, Avery Chance, Mason Storey, Laynee Storey, and Brooke Gandolfo; and one great grandchild: Anthony Gandolfo. He was preceded in death by his father C.L. Johnson.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, January 11, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at Westover Park. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Leukemia Lymphoma Society (
www.lls.org
) or Patient Advocate (
www.patientadvocate.org
).
A special thank you for the wonderful nurses, aides, therapists, social workers, volunteers and others at Augusta Oncology and Southeast Hospice.