Born in Oklahoma City, OK, he was a son of the late Felix Klimkowski and Helen Kosinski Klimkowski, of Harrah, OK.
After attending Oklahoma State University, Johnnie proudly served in the US Navy attaining the rank of Captain. During his career, he made contributions as President of the North Carolina Hospital Engineers Association and as a board member to the American Society of Hospital Engineers.
Retirement included collecting recipes and baking, especially cookies with the grandkids. Johnnie was a member of the local “Big Dogs” Bridge club. He enjoyed gardening, photographing flowers, and nature. He started each day taking in the quiet of the dawn.
He is survived by his 102-year old Aunt Elenora, sister Mary, sister-in-law Sue, brother Daniel (Nancy). He is also survived by Eileen (married for 19 years, but remained friends for over 55 years) and his children Karen (Steve), Kenneth, David and Susan (Jim). His beloved family extends to 9 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren and numerous cousins.
He was preceded in death by his brother Leonard and brother-in-law Jim Roller.
Services will be private. Family will receive visitors from 3:oo pm until 6:00 pm on Monday, March 8, 2021, at Mackey Funerals and Cremations at Century Drive in Greenville, SC. Johnnie will be laid to rest with military honors at Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Black Mountain, NC.
Online tributes may be made at MackeyCenturyDrive.com
A new dawn arises as the ship’s bell has tolled. Our hearts go with you and the legacy you leave will be remembered! Forever grateful for your love of life, country and family! Fair winds and following seas, Captain!
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