Celebrating the life of
Gregory Allen Johnson
October 06, 1940 - August 01, 2015
SAVANNAH – Gregory Allen Johnson, 74, died Saturday August 1, 2015, at home after a long illness. The Harrisburg, PA native lived in Chapel Hill, NC for more than 30 years before returning to Savannah in 1992.
He graduated from Charlotte Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, where he was one of the first males to graduate from the program. He retired as a nursing supervisor for the psychiatric unit at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Greg loved music and sang in the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist Choir. He was a member of I Cantori, Savannah’s premier choral ensemble, and collaborated with others on a CD of opera music. He also loved socializing and reading, especially suspense novels by authors such as Tom Clancy. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and The Naval Institute.
He is survived by two sisters, Saundra Allington and Mary Anne Williams; several nieces and nephews, including Jeffrey Williams who was his primary care giver for the past ten years and Jeffrey’s daughter, Kristina; and many close friends and co-workers in the Chapel Hill area.
The family will receive friends on Thursday from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm. Interment will be in the Greenwich Section of Bonaventure Cemetery.
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We are so sorry for your loss. Uncle Greg was a very sweet man and we will miss him
- Guerry and Susie Phillips, Guyton, Ga
My heart breaks to hear of the loss of my long-time mentor and dear friend. He bravely suffered his illness for so long. Bill and I send our most sincere sympathy to the family. He was a true Southern gentleman and such a brilliant scholar. I have many great memories of our time together. Hopefully your memories will give comfort to your aching hearts. He now can be at peace. Fondly, Nina and Bill Hackney
- Nina Hackney, Chapel Hill, NC
We are so very sorry to learn of your loss. Greg was a smart, accomplished man and a brilliant and disciplined artist. I'll never forget his heart-wrenching rendition of "Amazing Grace" at Pete's funeral. I have never heard a song sung so beautifully with such depth of emotion. We shall miss him, and will keep all of his family in our prayers.
- Mark and Sue Ellen Collins, Johns Creek, GA
Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss. May the promise found at Is. 25: 8 be of comfort to you and your loved ones during this difficult time.
- Barbara Sorhaindo, Mcdonough, GA
We are so sorry for your loss. Uncle Greg was a very sweet man and we will miss him
- Guerry and Susie Phillips, Guyton, Ga
My heart breaks to hear of the loss of my long-time mentor and dear friend. He bravely suffered his illness for so long. Bill and I send our most sincere sympathy to the family. He was a true Southern gentleman and such a brilliant scholar. I have many great memories of our time together. Hopefully your memories will give comfort to your aching hearts. He now can be at peace. Fondly, Nina and Bill Hackney
- Nina Hackney, Chapel Hill, NC
We are so very sorry to learn of your loss. Greg was a smart, accomplished man and a brilliant and disciplined artist. I'll never forget his heart-wrenching rendition of "Amazing Grace" at Pete's funeral. I have never heard a song sung so beautifully with such depth of emotion. We shall miss him, and will keep all of his family in our prayers.
- Mark and Sue Ellen Collins, Johns Creek, GA
Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss. May the promise found at Is. 25: 8 be of comfort to you and your loved ones during this difficult time.
- Barbara Sorhaindo, Mcdonough, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
