Forrest "John" Granville Johnson, age 78, of Citrus County, Florida passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at Lakeland Regional Hospital. John was born in Dayton, Ohio on July 13, 1943 to the late Verda (Née Craig) and Forrest Granville Johnson Sr.
Following graduation from high school, he served proudly in the United States Navy.
John has been serving locally in the funeral industry for over forty years. He mentored many over the years, and held roles in various levels of management.
In his free time, John enjoyed riding his motorcycle, salt-water fishing and his annual trip to the Keys.
He is survived by his wife, Gayle Johnson, of Lakeland; daughters, Joy Alvarez and Kari (Joe) Hopkins; sister, Vicki (Dennis) Brush, of Dade City; grandchildren, Jason O’Steen, Justin O’Steen, Piper Hopkins, Hunter Hopkins; great grandson, Jackson O’Steen; many extended family members and friends.
A visitation for John will be held on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home, 2323 West Brandon Blvd, Brandon, Florida 33511. A funeral service will immediately follow at 2:00 PM.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.HillsboroMemorial.com for the Johnson family.
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