Fred Johnson

Fred Samuel Johnson 84
January 12, 1936 - January 2, 2021 Fred was born in Elwood, Indiana to the late Fred and Cecil Johnson.

He is survived by 2 children, Sharon Lewis and Michele Fox, 3 grandchildren-Christy Griffith, Christopher Padot and Kathryn Keeney, 7 great grandchildren

Preceded in death by his parents, his wife Jean Johnson; sisters, Frieda, Zelma and Dorothy, brothers Delmar and Bob.

Fred grew up in Elwood, IN and loved to race nascars and work on cars of any kind. He was active duty Navy for four years as a 3rd Class Sheet Metal Specialist and served in the Naval Reserves for 10 years. During this time he was awarded a China Service Medal, Korean Service Medal and The National Defense Service Medal.

After his time in the service he moved to Miami, Florida where he met the love of his life, Jean. Fred was self employed as an automobile paint and body man. He also worked for the Yellow Cab Company as a supervisor over the mechanics.

Fred loved to race cars, fix up old golf carts, build things and teach anyone willing to learn. But, Fred’s love and devotion to his family were his priorities. He will always be remembered as a loving, helpful, generous and patient man.

We are thankful for CornerStone Hospice staff in Sebring, Florida and Williamsburg Hospice In Virginia for their wonderful support this past year.

A memorial service will be held at Peace River Campground in Wauchula Florida on 01/09/2021 at 3:00 pm.
A graveside service with Military honours will be held at Chapel Hill Gardens Cemetery in Dade City, Florida on 01/11/2021 at 11:00 am