Henry M. Johnson, Jr.

Funeral Information

Home: Kingston, NY
Date of Death: January 17, 2012
Place of Birth: Kingston, NY
Birthdate: October 18, 1925
Age: 86
Funeral Service: Thursday, January 19, 2012 8:00 PM A. Carr & Son Funeral Home, Kingston, NY
Visitation: Thursday, January 19, 2012 2- 4 & 6 - 8 at A. Carr & Son Funeral Home, Kingston, NY
Interment: Wiltwyck Cemetery, Kingston, NY

Biography

Henry "Lefty" M. Johnson, Jr. 86, of East Chester St., Kingston, died Tuesday morning January 17, 2012 at Golden Hill Health Care Center, Kingston, after a lengthy illness. He was born October 18, 1925 in Kingston, the son of the late Henry M. and Edith France Johnson.

He was the husband of Charlotte M. Welch Johnson, they wed on July 8, 1950 in Kingston.

Mr. Johnson was a graduate of Kingston High School. He served in the United States Army, during World War II, in the European Theater of Operations.

He had been employed by Central Hudson Gas & Electric for 35 years, he retired as a plant operator in January of 1988.

He was a member of Evangelical Lutheran Church of The Redeemer, Central Hudson Quarter Century Club, Kingston American Legion Post #150 and had been a member of Newburgh American Legion Post #1420

In addition to his wife he is survived by his son Stephen H. Johnson and his wife Patricia of Kingston, daughter Lynn C. Fanning and her husband Thomas of Saugerties, son Timothy E. Johnson and his wife Deidre of Grand Isle, VT, grandchildren Katherine Petrie and her husband Brian, Matthew Johnson and his wife Diana, Peter and Charlynn Caputo, great grandchildren Chase, Kellan and Quinn Petrie.

Entrusted to the care of Eric Keyser, A. Carr & Son Funeral Home, 65 Lucas Ave., the family will receive their friends on Thursday from 2 - 4 & 6 - 8 pm. The service will be held at 8 p.m.

The family suggests in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to American Heart Association, 301 Manchester Road, Suite 105, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 or American Cancer Society, 121 Executive Drive, New Windsor, 12553

Light a candle in memory of "Lefty" at www.KeyserFuneralService.com.

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Candles

Paul & Anna Staiger 2012-01-17 23:56:25
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Steve & Cathy Hingos 2012-01-18 23:13:08
As soft as angel wings, as quiet as night, may peace come to your heart. Beyond what we see the journey continues. In sympathy & hope.
Sandy Dengler 2012-01-19 01:17:50
I never had the pleasure of meeting Mr.Johnson, but I do have the pleasure of working with his son Steve. I'm sure he was a caring and thoughtful man. I would like to just say that I am sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Sincerely, Sandy Dengler
Chuck Hunter 2012-01-19 15:30:39
Mrs. Johnson, Steve, Lynn and Tim, Please accept my condolences on your loss of your husband and father, "Mr Johnson". All of the folks from Pinebrook have always been dear to my heart. I hold many fond memories of the time I spent growing up in that great neighborhood with all the great neighbors like the Johnsons. I believe the experiences and lessons learned in Pinebrook helped many of the kids we grew up with to become successful adults. "Lefty" was a big part of that nad I'm sure he will be sorely missed by all who knew him. I will celebrate his life as I'm sure you will as well. Love, Chuck (Chuckie) Hunter
Elaine Lee 2012-01-19 17:50:34
Dear Charlotte,Steve, Lynn, and Tim, Please accept my condolences on the death of Lefty. I have many memories of times we all spent together. May he rest in peace. Elaine Lee
Meg Lachmann 2012-01-19 21:41:11
Dear Steve, Pat and family, So very sorry to hear of your loss. We are thinking of you and saying a prayer. Meg and Bob Lachmann
Neil & Linda LeFevre 2012-01-20 03:05:19
Rest in Peace Lefty I cherished the time we worked together in the Plant. Neil
Maureen Bernard 2012-01-21 19:20:03
I was saddened to hear of Lefty's death. I remember all the great family outings we had together in Newburgh and Cape Cod. I loved his sense of humor. When Margaret and I were about 5, he tried to persuade us that sucking our thumbs would have dire consequences. He showed us his thumb .. worked for me. I will pray for him as he enters God's kingdom. With heartfelt sympathy and love, Maureen
Elaine Spray Embler 2012-01-21 20:56:53
Lefty was one of those people who is infused with love. A gentle giant. His legacy is huge. Lots of love to Charlotte and all the family!