John was a 1978 graduate of Scio Central High School, and
later from Alfred State Vocational School for Building Trades. He was a member
of Immaculate Conception Church of Wellsville, an avid fisherman, hunter, and
camper, and musician. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially at
cookouts. John will be remembered as a local musician who played in many of his
family's country and classic rock bands.
John is survived by:
his father, George “Hum” Johnson of Wellsville; a son, John Johnson II of
Wellsville; two daughters, Amelia (Jason) Workman and Crystal Johnson, both of
Andover; 9 grandchildren; 2 brothers, Jeffery Johnson and Jason [Lisa] Johnson
both of Wellsville; a sister, Jean [Scott] Hamar of Oceanside, CA.; several
nieces, nephews and cousins;
John was predeceased by his mother Joyce, his first wife
Dawn and a sister Julie.
Friends are invited to call on Friday, August 2, 2019, from
2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville. A Prayer
service will be held on Saturday in the Funeral Home at 9:30 a.m. followed by a
Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10 a.m. in the Immaculate
Conception Church. Burial will take place in St. Mary's Cemetery and memorials
in John's name may be given to the charity of the donor's choice. To leave online
condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.
