Fred Gibbs Johnson, Jr. 48, of Hanover, PA, entered God’s eternal care, Sunday, February 12, 2017 at his home.

Born May 1, 1968 in San Bernardino, CA, he was the son of Fred G. Johnson, Sr. and Se Hwa Abramowitz and the step son of Sandra (Wible) Johnson.

Fred was a veteran of the United States Navy.  While in the Navy, Fred was presented many citations.  In 1991 he received a letter of commendation.  Petty Officer Johnson established himself at the top crypto-linguistic level in the Spanish language for a Security Group Activity with the Navy.

For the last five years Fred worked in the Hanover Hospital Emergency room as a service advocate.  The friends he made there were a grand work family.  Because of his linguistic skills, the doctors had to call on him at times for help with patients.  Fred was fluent in five languages.

Fred’s laugh set him apart when you met him.  One of his favorite places to go in Hanover was a quaint coffee shop called Merlin’s, where he found many friendships.  He was an excellent pianist, playing Chopin, music from movies like ‘Titanic’, ‘Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?’ and ‘Charlie Brown’ as well as many other styles of music with ease.

His family members and friends from all over were deeply saddened to hear of his abrupt passing.  In addition to his father, mother, and step mother, Fred is survived by one sister, Linda Baker (Don), many cousins, aunts, and uncles.  He was preceded in death by one sister, Sandy Johnson.  He will be truly missed by his longtime friend and ‘rock’ of fifteen years, Kathy Wyatt.  Fred was very much like his father, very giving and very smart – he will be sorely missed.

The family would like to thank everyone from all over the United States and abroad for their kind words, memories and condolences.  Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family.

The Kenworthy Funeral Home, Inc., 269 Frederick Street, Hanover, PA has been entrusted by the family with the funeral arrangements.  Memories and condolences may be shared at www.kenworthyfh.com.

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