Celebrating the life of
Justin Patrick Johnson
May 18, 1975 - November 01, 2016
Justin Johnson
Justin Johnson, a resident Savannah, GA passed away at the age of 41.
Justin is survived by his parents; Rick and Elaine Johnson of Dalton, GA; his children, Conner and Caroline of Savannah, GA; his brother, Mitchell Johnson of Atlanta, GA; his sister, Courtney Tart of Charleston, SC; his grandparents, Jay and Mildred Charles of Lancaster, PA.
Justin was born in Lancaster, PA on May 18, 1975. He graduated from Georgia Southern University in 2000 and worked in sales and marketing roles, most recently at Critz Buick GMC in Savannah. Justin was a devoted father and a gifted athlete who excelled at football, basketball, and baseball while attending Northwest Whitfield High School in Tunnel Hill, GA. He enjoyed sports, spending time with his children, and hanging at Tybee Beach. Justin was a member of Bible Baptist Church in Savannah, GA. Justin had a kind spirit, a beautiful smile that melted hearts, and a lively sense of humor.
He will be deeply missed by his many friends, family, and all who knew him.
Two services will be held to honor Justin’s memory.
A celebration of Justin’s life will be held on Saturday, November 5th at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel at 4605 Highway 80 East in Savannah. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. followed by the service at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Herb Hubbard and Rev. Paul Long will officiate.
A memorial will be held at Varnell United Methodist Church in Varnell, GA at a later date. Pastor Stephen Streett will officiate.
Memorial donations can be made to the “In Loving Memory of Justin Johnson Fund” (https://www.gofundme.com/in-loving-memory-of-justin-johnson). All proceeds from the fund go to support Justin’s beautiful children.
DUE TO THE ROCK AND ROLL MARATHON ON SATURDAY, PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE MANY ROAD CLOSURES AROUND SAVANNAH. IT MAY TAKE EXTRA TIME TO GET TO THE ISLANDS CHAPEL FOR THE SERVICE.
Jusitn was a pleasure to work with, every time I saw him he was smiling. He will be missed.
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Just read about "J". My heart hurts for you & the kids. Let your memories of him help you every day of your lives! Hugs & prayers go out to you?? Sarah, Jeff & Kids
- The McClintocks, Des Moines, IA
One of the most genuine guys I've ever known will live on in my thoughts and prayers forever. Although it's hard to say goodbye, it will always be fun to remember all the times we shared rocking out to 80's and 90's music blasting from his iPhone. What can I say, we 1975 kids like what we like! He will be missed, but never forgotten. R.I.P my brotha from another mother:)
- Mike Miller , Savannah , Ga
Rick and Elaine and family - I am so sorry for your loss. My heart is aching for you - please know that I am keeping you in my prayers.
- Jo-Ann Silva, Cohutta, GA
I attended NWHS with Mitch and Justin. I want you all to know that you have my sympathies and will be in my prayers
- Bryan Herrit, Auburn, AL
I worked with Justin at Critz and enjoyed my encounters with him. He was very laid back and fun loving and will be missed. My prayers go out to his whole family.
- Faisal Johnson, Savannah, GA
Dear Johnson Family, We cannot express in words how deeply sorry we are. We can only say how much we love you,and how truly special and important you are to us. We will continue to pray for your rest and comfort.
- Doug and Ann Sullivan, Cohutta, GA
I am soo heartbroken for all of Justin's family and friends. I pray the Lord will give everyone strength to get through the painful days ahead. To his loving parents, this is not how it's suppose to be but we must trust God and know his plan is perfect. JUSTIN is in his eternal home and is dancing with the angels. I will miss JUSTIN and his funny laugh. He always was willing to help me, I'm soo glad I had a chance to meet him and call him my "sales buddy" & friend. Love and miss you JJ!
- VICTORIA Roth, Savannah, Ga
I had the pleasure of meeting Justine on Feb.19th 2016 when I walked into the showroom and bought the first Buick Cascada that they had sold.That was the start of a great friendship between two people that had never met before. It was the easiest car that I ever bought because Justin and his salesmananger, Teresa Semmler were so great to work with.They went overboard to make me happy and feel right at home. Over the next 8/9 months I got to know Justin much better and know his girls that he loved so much.He would call me and check in to see how the car was and to find out if he could be of any help in anyway. We would chat about the car,his girls and lots of over things.Our friendship grew with each call. He will be greatly missed and my prayers and thoughts go out to his girls and the rest of family. RIP my friend. Blessings Robert Hicks
- Robert G Hicks, Hilton Head Is., SC
To the Johnson family, I am so sad over the loss of Justin. I have known him for the last eight years, we used to work together previously. I just saw him a month ago, we laughed and talked about life. I will miss him dearly, he was always concerned about me and my well being, I thought of him as a big brother. You all are in my prayers.
- Lynnette Johnson, Savannah, ga
My heart breaks for your loss. The entire Johnson Family is in my thoughts and in my prayers. I remember the smart and thoughtful young man when he was at Varnell in Elementary School. I have no words to express how I feel about his passing. Elaine, please know how very sorry I am about the loss of your baby boy.
- Rebecca Hogan Giles, Dalton, Ga
I knew Justin only briefly through working at Critz this past year. I have only good things to say about him. He was always joking, smiling, and in good spirits. I enjoyed playing in the same fantasy football league as Justin. I was saddened and shocked to hear of his passing. Best wishes to his family and friends. He will be missed.
- Jesse Summers, Savannah, GA
Words cannot express the sadness felt in Justin's passing. He was a work mate and a confidante. But most of all I proudly called him my friend. I want his family to know the positive impact he made on my life. He will be greatly missed but forever in my memory.
- Edward Flingos, Savannah, Ga
So sorry for your loss. Prayers are with the family and friends.
- Joy Youngblood , Savannah , Ga.
I love your family! My thoughts and prayers are with you. So sorry!
- Karen Roark, San Francisco, CA
Rick, Elaine, Mitchell and Courtney, In the depth of your sorrow and pain, remember the smile that lit Justin's face in the many happy moments you shared with him. We hold you in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Idette and Mike
- Idette and Mike, Boulder, CO
So very very sorry regarding the loss of Justin. He was well loved by Mike and I. Your family remains in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you
- Mike and Kathy Morrow , Altus , Ok
On behalf of the Buick GMC team at Critz, I cannot express the grief we feel with the loss of Justin. His willingness to help his teammates and go out of his way to please his clients were his greatest strengths. He will be truly missed.
- Teresa Semmler, Savannah , Ga
Prayers for all that loved Justin! He was a great friend and like a brother when we were in high school and college! He will be missed.
- Stephanie Wade Jackson, Cohutta, Ga
Ric and Elaine, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Our heartfelt sympathy is with you and your family during this difficult time. May God wrapped his arms around you all a little tighter during this sad time. We will keep you in our prayers. Sent with love.
- Patti Swanner Smalley, Cohutta, Ga
our prayers go out to Justin's family. He was such a close friend to our son, Eric. May God give you peace.
- Mae and Bill Johnson, Dalton, Ga
Courtney, you and your family are in our prayers.
- Mark, Tonya, & Abi Williams, Irmo, SC
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends at all times. My heart aches for those left behind. I will cherish the memories I have of Justin during high school and college. He was a good friend and teammate.
- Kelly Scruggs, Dalton, GA
Jusitn was a pleasure to work with, every time I saw him he was smiling. He will be missed.
- , ,
Just read about "J". My heart hurts for you & the kids. Let your memories of him help you every day of your lives! Hugs & prayers go out to you?? Sarah, Jeff & Kids
- The McClintocks, Des Moines, IA
One of the most genuine guys I've ever known will live on in my thoughts and prayers forever. Although it's hard to say goodbye, it will always be fun to remember all the times we shared rocking out to 80's and 90's music blasting from his iPhone. What can I say, we 1975 kids like what we like! He will be missed, but never forgotten. R.I.P my brotha from another mother:)
- Mike Miller , Savannah , Ga
Rick and Elaine and family - I am so sorry for your loss. My heart is aching for you - please know that I am keeping you in my prayers.
- Jo-Ann Silva, Cohutta, GA
I attended NWHS with Mitch and Justin. I want you all to know that you have my sympathies and will be in my prayers
- Bryan Herrit, Auburn, AL
I worked with Justin at Critz and enjoyed my encounters with him. He was very laid back and fun loving and will be missed. My prayers go out to his whole family.
- Faisal Johnson, Savannah, GA
Dear Johnson Family, We cannot express in words how deeply sorry we are. We can only say how much we love you,and how truly special and important you are to us. We will continue to pray for your rest and comfort.
- Doug and Ann Sullivan, Cohutta, GA
I am soo heartbroken for all of Justin's family and friends. I pray the Lord will give everyone strength to get through the painful days ahead. To his loving parents, this is not how it's suppose to be but we must trust God and know his plan is perfect. JUSTIN is in his eternal home and is dancing with the angels. I will miss JUSTIN and his funny laugh. He always was willing to help me, I'm soo glad I had a chance to meet him and call him my "sales buddy" & friend. Love and miss you JJ!
- VICTORIA Roth, Savannah, Ga
I had the pleasure of meeting Justine on Feb.19th 2016 when I walked into the showroom and bought the first Buick Cascada that they had sold.That was the start of a great friendship between two people that had never met before. It was the easiest car that I ever bought because Justin and his salesmananger, Teresa Semmler were so great to work with.They went overboard to make me happy and feel right at home. Over the next 8/9 months I got to know Justin much better and know his girls that he loved so much.He would call me and check in to see how the car was and to find out if he could be of any help in anyway. We would chat about the car,his girls and lots of over things.Our friendship grew with each call. He will be greatly missed and my prayers and thoughts go out to his girls and the rest of family. RIP my friend. Blessings Robert Hicks
- Robert G Hicks, Hilton Head Is., SC
To the Johnson family, I am so sad over the loss of Justin. I have known him for the last eight years, we used to work together previously. I just saw him a month ago, we laughed and talked about life. I will miss him dearly, he was always concerned about me and my well being, I thought of him as a big brother. You all are in my prayers.
- Lynnette Johnson, Savannah, ga
My heart breaks for your loss. The entire Johnson Family is in my thoughts and in my prayers. I remember the smart and thoughtful young man when he was at Varnell in Elementary School. I have no words to express how I feel about his passing. Elaine, please know how very sorry I am about the loss of your baby boy.
- Rebecca Hogan Giles, Dalton, Ga
I knew Justin only briefly through working at Critz this past year. I have only good things to say about him. He was always joking, smiling, and in good spirits. I enjoyed playing in the same fantasy football league as Justin. I was saddened and shocked to hear of his passing. Best wishes to his family and friends. He will be missed.
- Jesse Summers, Savannah, GA
Words cannot express the sadness felt in Justin's passing. He was a work mate and a confidante. But most of all I proudly called him my friend. I want his family to know the positive impact he made on my life. He will be greatly missed but forever in my memory.
- Edward Flingos, Savannah, Ga
So sorry for your loss. Prayers are with the family and friends.
- Joy Youngblood , Savannah , Ga.
I love your family! My thoughts and prayers are with you. So sorry!
- Karen Roark, San Francisco, CA
Rick, Elaine, Mitchell and Courtney, In the depth of your sorrow and pain, remember the smile that lit Justin's face in the many happy moments you shared with him. We hold you in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Idette and Mike
- Idette and Mike, Boulder, CO
So very very sorry regarding the loss of Justin. He was well loved by Mike and I. Your family remains in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you
- Mike and Kathy Morrow , Altus , Ok
On behalf of the Buick GMC team at Critz, I cannot express the grief we feel with the loss of Justin. His willingness to help his teammates and go out of his way to please his clients were his greatest strengths. He will be truly missed.
- Teresa Semmler, Savannah , Ga
Prayers for all that loved Justin! He was a great friend and like a brother when we were in high school and college! He will be missed.
- Stephanie Wade Jackson, Cohutta, Ga
Ric and Elaine, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Our heartfelt sympathy is with you and your family during this difficult time. May God wrapped his arms around you all a little tighter during this sad time. We will keep you in our prayers. Sent with love.
- Patti Swanner Smalley, Cohutta, Ga
our prayers go out to Justin's family. He was such a close friend to our son, Eric. May God give you peace.
- Mae and Bill Johnson, Dalton, Ga
Courtney, you and your family are in our prayers.
- Mark, Tonya, & Abi Williams, Irmo, SC
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends at all times. My heart aches for those left behind. I will cherish the memories I have of Justin during high school and college. He was a good friend and teammate.
- Kelly Scruggs, Dalton, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200

