Celebrating the life of
Thomas E. "Pete" Johnson
June 04, 1938 - June 21, 2012
Thomas E. "Pete" Johnson
Pete Johnson was born and grew up in Statesboro, Georgia; his summers were spent at Tybee beach. His parents, J.B. and Eunice Johnson, were life-long residents of Statesboro. After graduation from Statesboro High School, Pete attended Vanderbilt University and graduated with a BA. He went on to Yale University to study law, graduating from Yale with a Doctor of Laws. After Yale, he served as a Second Lieutenant in the US Army. During the wait for his permanent placement, he worked as an associate for six months in Atlanta with the law firm of Alston, Miller and Gains, now known as Alston and Bird. He spent two years and four months in the US Army, stationed in Orleans, France. He left the army with a rank of First Lieutenant.
After the army, Pete moved to New York City where he worked as a lawyer for the firm of Simpson, Thatcher and Bartlett. After several years with Simpson, Thatcher, he was asked to join Wainwright Securities as a Partner. He moved to Paris, France in 1978 for Merrill Lynch as Vice-President in charge of Institutional Sales. He served in the same capacity for securities firms, Dean Witter Reynolds and Tucker Anthony, in Paris. He was also in London for a year as an Executive Director with Lehman Brothers Securities.
His associations included, the Circle de l"Union Interalliee Paris, the Yale Club of New York, the New York Bar Association, the Forest Heights Country Club Statesboro, the Savannah Yacht Club and the Chatham Club. He served on the Board of Directors of the Georgia Southern University School of Business. He was a member of the American Cathedral in Paris and, in the United States, a member of the Friends of the American Cathedral in Paris. He was a member of Saint John's Episcopal Church in Savannah.
Pete and his wife, Barbara, met in Paris. They were married there and, during vacations and after Pete retired, travelled extensively throughout France, western Europe and North Africa. They spent every June in either Saint Tropez, France or Marrakech, Morocco.
After twenty-seven years in Paris, Pete and Barbara moved to Statesboro in 2005. They bought a second residence in Thunderbolt in 2007 and settled permanently in downtown Savannah in 2010.
Pete is survived by his wife, Barbara, his brother James, a cousin, Jane DeLoach and his loving companion, Orleanne.
A graveside funeral service will take place Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Eastside Cemetery in Statesboro, Georgia.
Memorials may be given in the form of contributions to the Humane Society of Statesboro and Bulloch County, PO Box 581, Statesboro, Georgia 30459.
Barbara- My friendship with Pete was brief, too brief, but he made such an impression on me. Quelle vie! I know you will treasure the memories. Carol
- Carol Stevens, Savannah, GA
Pete was a very good friend during high school days. We both graduated in 1956 from Statesboro High School. We took a number of classes together, particularly math classes. We used to compete for the best grade on tests. We had not been in touch but a couple of times since high school days. My condolences to you, Barbara. You should have many wonderful memories based on the obituary. God bless you.
- Faye A. Adams, Statesboro, GA
I am so sorry to learn of the loss of 'Pete'. We graduated together from Statesboro High School in 1956. I had only seen him once since then and that was at our 50th reunion which was special. Barbara, I hope that your faith and memories will help you through this difficult time. Please accept my sincere sympathy.
- Sara Groover Shepherd, Eatonton, GA
Barbara, Please accept my sincere sympathy on the loss of your husband.Let me know if there is anything I can do to help.
- Mary Williams, Savannah, GA
Barbara- My friendship with Pete was brief, too brief, but he made such an impression on me. Quelle vie! I know you will treasure the memories. Carol
- Carol Stevens, Savannah, GA
Pete was a very good friend during high school days. We both graduated in 1956 from Statesboro High School. We took a number of classes together, particularly math classes. We used to compete for the best grade on tests. We had not been in touch but a couple of times since high school days. My condolences to you, Barbara. You should have many wonderful memories based on the obituary. God bless you.
- Faye A. Adams, Statesboro, GA
I am so sorry to learn of the loss of 'Pete'. We graduated together from Statesboro High School in 1956. I had only seen him once since then and that was at our 50th reunion which was special. Barbara, I hope that your faith and memories will help you through this difficult time. Please accept my sincere sympathy.
- Sara Groover Shepherd, Eatonton, GA
Barbara, Please accept my sincere sympathy on the loss of your husband.Let me know if there is anything I can do to help.
- Mary Williams, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
