Gordon Johns, a retired U.S. Navy Seabee and plumber, was born in Amesbury, MA Sept. 17, 1957 and died, unexpectedly on April 13, 2024 at home.
Gordon, also called GD by his closest family, is survived by his wife Beverly, his sons Gordon Johns, Christopher Johns, his stepchildren Matthew Manning and Christina Manning. He also leaves behind his father Robert A Hecht, two sisters, Norma Rosin and Kathleen Hecht Crowe, two brothers Greg Johns and Michael Hecht. Gordon was a grandfather of 6, great grandfather to four and had 9 nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his mother Kathleen A Hecht, his father Gordon D Johns, his sister Pamela Nicks and brother Robert a Hecht.
Gordon (GD) enjoyed camping with his wife Beverly, attending family functions and cooking. He loved working around his house and always finding things to improve.
GD was blessed with a large and loving family and married to his best friend Beverly. Gordon will be missed by all.
A visitation for Gordon will be held Wednesday, April 24, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Hardage-Giddens Chapel Hills Funeral Home, 850 St Johns Bluff Road North, Jacksonville, FL 32225. A celebration of life will occur Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 11:00 AM, 850 St Johns Bluff Road North, Jacksonville, FL 32225. A committal service will occur Thursday, April 25, 2024 from 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM at Jacksonville National Cemetery, 4083 Lannie Road, Jacksonville, FL 32218.
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