John Jacob Johnson

John Johnson, age 86, passed away at his home in Pensacola, Florida, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, June 24, 2015. He was born in Kentucky and was one of nine children. Raised on a farm and educated Catholic, he graduated from High School and enlisted in the Navy. He served in the Korean War aboard the USS Pine Island, Corson and Kearsarge. He was also stationed aboard the USS America and Enterprise Aircraft Carriers. He served in the Navy for 20 years before retiring in Pensacola, Florida as a Chief Aviation Machinists Mate. He married Pauline Christine Dunlap and they had two children Pamelia and Phillip. After the passing of his wife Christine, he remarried Leona Parisien and they have been together for over 20 years. John was active in his community, serving as a Boy Scout leader, fourth degree Knights of Columbus, Naval Aviation Museum tour guide and mentor to those who sought his sage advice. He assisted in the Catholic Church throughout his life as an altar boy, lecturer, usher, and served communion to those who could not attend service. He was always quick with a humorous joke, sharing the produce of his backyard garden with family and friends and helping around the neighborhood as a fix it man to those who could not repair their homes. He is survived by his wife, two brothers and two sisters, their children, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Family, friends and others whose lives John touched are invited to the Oak Lawn Funeral Home, 619 New Warrington Road, Pensacola, Florida from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2015 to reminisce, grieve, support each other and of course, just chat. The funeral mass will be held at Little Flower Church on Lillian Highway on Friday, July 3, 2015 at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at 11:45 a.m. at the Barrancas National Cemetery, Shelter A. A reception will be held in the community center at Holy Spirit Catholic Church following interment. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in John’s name at Holy Spirit Catholic Church.