Celebrating the life of
Peter James Johnson
January 31, 1994 - August 27, 2015
SAVANNAH – Peter James Johnson, 21, died August 27, 2015, in Savannah, Georgia. He was born January 31, 1994, in Tallahassee, Florida, and lived in Savannah his entire life. Peter was attending East Georgia College with the hopes of later transferring to the University of Georgia to major in English.
Peter grew up as a member of St. James Parish and served as an altar server in his younger years. He swam for many years as a member of The Landings Lightning Bolts and the Savannah Swim Team, where he still holds the record for 10&U, 200 yard short course breaststroke.
Peter had a bright and quick mind, and he was creative and insightful, always seeing and expressing his experiences in his own unique and witty way, much to the amusement of his family and friends. He loved listening to and playing music of all kinds, especially the Beatles and Bob Dylan. Peter was a voracious reader, loving Shakespeare and science fiction alike. He was an avid movie buff, watching every filmed version of “Les Misérables” he could find, and he was a sucker for romantic comedies. Above all, he loved his family and friends. Peter would do anything for the people he cared about.
Surviving are his parents, Susan and David Johnson; birth parents, Sonja Atkins and Terry Joell; brothers, Matthew Johnson and Ryan Atkins; maternal grandmother, Virginia M. Dress; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
A funeral mass will be held at St. James Catholic Church on Saturday, September 5, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. A private interment will be held at a later date.
The family suggests that any remembrances in his memory be made to the charity of your choice.
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we cannot express our grief regarding your tragedy. we offer our most sincere condolences. we were sorry to miss the funeral but are in the midst of a long-planned trip to visit carole's daughters in Atlanta and boise. we will see you when we return and personally express our sorrow
- dick miller and carole pollock, savannah, ga
Susan and David, Our sympathies to you can not be deep enough. I pray for God to give each of you comfort everyday and give peace to your souls in this trying time. Lee and Henry Morgan Savannah, GA
- Lee and Henry Morgan, 4 Bransby Drive, Ga
Susan and Dave, my thoughts and prayers go out to your family. My favorite memory of Peter was the in the summer of 2004 when he and Matt were a part of the first ever Landings City Championship team. You and Peter will forever be a part of the SST family.
- Joe Witt, Savannah, GA
We are so sorry for your lose and love you very much. We are thinking and praying for you and your family. Please let us know if you need anything at all.
- The Hickey Family, Savannah, GA
Sorry for your loss and you have my prayers for the dearly departed especially through the Holy Rosary. I am a graduate of UGA from the journalism school and sorry he missed out. I am a member of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist with Bishop Hartmayer and Fr. G. Schreck and many others. I lost both my parents and many pets. I also met Fr. Ross when he was at Cathedral.
- Cindy D. Postell-ABJ,UGA, Savannah, Georgia
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Johnson Family.
- Anne and James Byerly, Savannah, GA
Our hearts go out to you. We are so, so sorry for your -- and our -- loss of this beautiful boy.
- Mary and Jim Todesca, Savannah, GA
Dave & Sue, So sorry to hear of Peter's passing. We hope that your grief passes quickly, and that you only have happy memories of your time together. Kevin & Jeneen
- Kevin & Jeneen Smith, Savannah, Ga
Susan and David,we send our sincere sympathy on the passing of Peter.You will be in our thoughts and prayers going forward.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, Georgia
Susan, Dave and Matt, Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your son and brother Peter. You are and will be in my thoughts and prayers. May the Lord grant you peace during this difficult time.
- Br. Tim Brown, Savannah, GA
Susan, Dave and Matt, You all will be in our constant prayers and thoughts. Our family has so many wonderful memories of Peter through the years. My favorite ones will always be of the boys in Kindergarten at SJS with me. Love you all, and may God continue to give you strength in the days ahead. Love and prayers, Lori, Rick, Matthew, Michael and Ryan
- Lori Saunders and family, Savannah, Ga
Dave, Susan and Matt, Please know we are thinking of your family and praying for you in the loss of your wonderful, kindhearted son, Peter. Our hearts are with you now and will continue to be in the days to come. Love, Jimmy, Connie, Katie and James
- The James Deal Family, Savannah, GA
we cannot express our grief regarding your tragedy. we offer our most sincere condolences. we were sorry to miss the funeral but are in the midst of a long-planned trip to visit carole's daughters in Atlanta and boise. we will see you when we return and personally express our sorrow
- dick miller and carole pollock, savannah, ga
Susan and David, Our sympathies to you can not be deep enough. I pray for God to give each of you comfort everyday and give peace to your souls in this trying time. Lee and Henry Morgan Savannah, GA
- Lee and Henry Morgan, 4 Bransby Drive, Ga
Susan and Dave, my thoughts and prayers go out to your family. My favorite memory of Peter was the in the summer of 2004 when he and Matt were a part of the first ever Landings City Championship team. You and Peter will forever be a part of the SST family.
- Joe Witt, Savannah, GA
We are so sorry for your lose and love you very much. We are thinking and praying for you and your family. Please let us know if you need anything at all.
- The Hickey Family, Savannah, GA
Sorry for your loss and you have my prayers for the dearly departed especially through the Holy Rosary. I am a graduate of UGA from the journalism school and sorry he missed out. I am a member of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist with Bishop Hartmayer and Fr. G. Schreck and many others. I lost both my parents and many pets. I also met Fr. Ross when he was at Cathedral.
- Cindy D. Postell-ABJ,UGA, Savannah, Georgia
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Johnson Family.
- Anne and James Byerly, Savannah, GA
Our hearts go out to you. We are so, so sorry for your -- and our -- loss of this beautiful boy.
- Mary and Jim Todesca, Savannah, GA
Dave & Sue, So sorry to hear of Peter's passing. We hope that your grief passes quickly, and that you only have happy memories of your time together. Kevin & Jeneen
- Kevin & Jeneen Smith, Savannah, Ga
Susan and David,we send our sincere sympathy on the passing of Peter.You will be in our thoughts and prayers going forward.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, Georgia
Susan, Dave and Matt, Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your son and brother Peter. You are and will be in my thoughts and prayers. May the Lord grant you peace during this difficult time.
- Br. Tim Brown, Savannah, GA
Susan, Dave and Matt, You all will be in our constant prayers and thoughts. Our family has so many wonderful memories of Peter through the years. My favorite ones will always be of the boys in Kindergarten at SJS with me. Love you all, and may God continue to give you strength in the days ahead. Love and prayers, Lori, Rick, Matthew, Michael and Ryan
- Lori Saunders and family, Savannah, Ga
Dave, Susan and Matt, Please know we are thinking of your family and praying for you in the loss of your wonderful, kindhearted son, Peter. Our hearts are with you now and will continue to be in the days to come. Love, Jimmy, Connie, Katie and James
- The James Deal Family, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
