I just saw that Captain Johnson past away. I met John when he was at Commander Naval Surface Reserve in New Orleans when I was at Naval Air Reserve Force. Later he transferred to Command Marine Forces Reserves about a year later I followed him to MFR as the Command Master Chief Corpsman.   I’m our year together he taught me a lot and during that time we became good friends.  I had the privilege to be the Master of Ceremonies for his retirement for 39+ years. I asked him how did it feel to know that his Command Master Chief was a 2 year old when he joined the Navy. I thought General Mike was going to fall out of his chair laughing.  Join was not only a great Naval Officer, friend but he was always a gentleman.  I’m glad I spent part of my last tour in the Navy serving with him.  I retired a 2 years after him, at 24 years at my retirement he laughed and called me quitter……

John inspired us all! He had a great love for his church, family and friends! He never hesitated to share that love! He will be missed and I ask him to continue to pray for us all!

John was a very special person, someone who stepped up and did what needed to be done without being asked. He was very dependable. When he and Sherry moved to Florida, they took part of St. Genevieve with them, and left part of them here In our hearts.  Love and miss them both. Mary Bell Neck💔🙏🏻🥰

I was so sad to hear about John's passing. I always enjoyed his relative youth compared to my mother and her other siblings. I also always enjoyed his description of how his mother (my grandmother) would only stroll through the neighborhood while she was carrying him because she didn't want the neighbors to know what she had been doing.  I remember sending him some chocolate chip cookies while he was in Vietnam and wondering what they were like when they arrived (if they arrived at all, they likely were welcome regardless of their state). He had encouraged me to consider the Navy as a career option after I received my degree in Chemistry - I did not do so, but eventually landed in a chain-of-command federal government job at FDA, and so I did experience some of the atmosphere and dynamics of a federal job. I have tremendous respect for his commitment and determination to rise to the level of Captain in the Navy. I will miss him.
His niece, Linda Kahl

Dear Sherry and family, 

So very sad to hear of John's passing.  We would see you both in the neighborhood or at church and remember how devoted he was to his family and his church.  

Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family and may he rest in the glory of the Lord.  

Mary Jo Johnson 

Sadly, my Bob passed away last Sept.  May they rest in peace together.

I believe I treated John for 30 years. He was always such a soft-spoken gentleman. He shared lots of stories about his experiences as a Navy Corpsman. He never mentioned rank and only now do I learn he was an officer and a gentleman. 
I will always remember our friendship.

Sorry to hear of your loss—thinking of you and your family—Ron Goldsmith & Harvey Gibson 

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John Lawrence Johnson Jr.

8 février 1943 – 11 janvier 2023

Groover Funeral Home at Mansion Memorial Park

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