Celebrating the life of
Albert Lewis Johnson
June 27, 1927 - October 18, 2007
Savannah - Albert "Al" Lewis Johnson, 80, died October 18, 2007 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. He was born in Chattahoochee County, Georgia, son of the late Albert Edward and Lulla Wooldridge Johnson. Mr. Johnson served in the United States Army Infantry during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He earned a business degree from the University of Georgia and was retired as Director of Operations from H. Goodman and Sons headquartered in Manchester. He previously resided in Newnan, Columbus and Junction City prior to moving to Savannah in 2000. He was a member of the Tybee Island Bridge Club. His wife, Anna Martha Spence Johnson and his son, Jerome Spence Johnson preceded him in death.
Surviving are his children, Ed and Cathy Johnson of Silver Spring, MD; Janie and Dennis Lasik of Alpharetta; Jimmy and Laura Johnson of Junction City; JoAnna and Russell McGraw of Savannah; sister, Mimi Lachowsky of Altus, AR; ten grandchildren, one great grandchild and several nieces and nephews.
Celebration of Life Service: 4:00 p.m. Saturday, October 20, 2007 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel with Rev. Burge Smith-Lyons, officiating. The family will receive friends from 3:00 p.m. until time of service.
Remembrances: Georgia Sheriffs' Youth Homes, Inc., P.O. Box 1000, Stockbridge, GA 30281.
In loving memory of my dear Uncle. Sarah
- Sarah Moon, Fayetteville, GA
Just wish to tell 'Unc's' family what a joy it was to work with Al. He had a tremendous love for life and a gift for humor, even while he was struggling for breath. I am sorry for my loss, but happy that Al's suffering has ended. In deepest sympathy, Kathy Schaefer, PT
- Kathy Schaefer, Savannah, GA
Your dad fought the good fight as did you and your famly. May his soul rest in peace now and peace to you and yours. Craig and Charlotte DuPriest
- Craig and Charlotte DuPriest, Columbus, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of loss. We love you. We will miss having Al here, but he has left us with many memories to sustain us until we meet again.
- Elise and David Vining, Columbus, GA
I am sorry for your loss, I loved and respected Al very much and he will be missed.
- Joan Allen, Manchester, GA
I too share in your loss. During my career at Goody Products H. Goodman & sons, I surely liked and respected Al and enjoyed working with him. Jim Langley
- Jim Langley, Phenix City, AL
I know you will miss your Father and Grandfather. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Mary Jo
- Mary Jo Banks, Columbus, GA
In loving memory of my dear Uncle. Sarah
- Sarah Moon, Fayetteville, GA
Just wish to tell 'Unc's' family what a joy it was to work with Al. He had a tremendous love for life and a gift for humor, even while he was struggling for breath. I am sorry for my loss, but happy that Al's suffering has ended. In deepest sympathy, Kathy Schaefer, PT
- Kathy Schaefer, Savannah, GA
Your dad fought the good fight as did you and your famly. May his soul rest in peace now and peace to you and yours. Craig and Charlotte DuPriest
- Craig and Charlotte DuPriest, Columbus, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of loss. We love you. We will miss having Al here, but he has left us with many memories to sustain us until we meet again.
- Elise and David Vining, Columbus, GA
I am sorry for your loss, I loved and respected Al very much and he will be missed.
- Joan Allen, Manchester, GA
I too share in your loss. During my career at Goody Products H. Goodman & sons, I surely liked and respected Al and enjoyed working with him. Jim Langley
- Jim Langley, Phenix City, AL
I know you will miss your Father and Grandfather. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Mary Jo
- Mary Jo Banks, Columbus, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
