Fonnie A. Johnson
Fonnie Alexander Johnson died at his home after a long and painful illness on August 30, 2013. He was incredibly strong and unwavering in his fight, as in all things he did in life. His life began in October 1936 in St. Louis, born to Margaret Johnson (nee Walsh) and Fonnie Johnson. He graduated from McKinley High School in St. Louis, and soon afterward enlisted in the military. He served as a United States Marine in 1st Battalion, Bravo Company. He was very active, an avid racquetball player and lifted weights until his body would no longer cooperate. Fonnie loved to travel and made numerous trips to visit friends in San Diego, Washington, D.C., and to distant relatives in Switzerland. He always thought of others and selflessly helped family and friends, with a beautiful smile and a twinkle in his clear, blue eyes. Though it ended too soon, his life was full of caring people who will miss him greatly. He is survived by his wife Mary, son Keith, daughter Stephanie, sister Dale, brother Ray and grandkids Nicholas, Marissa, William and Ava. He was always right, and this time was no different…he was ill. While he will see no more sunrises or sunsets, no more falling leaves and no more rain, his loving friends and family can take comfort that he is no longer in pain. Love you Pop! Semper Fidelis. For information on his memorial gathering to take place on Saturday, October 19, 2013, please contact his wife Mary.
I will miss you telling me what I should do. Thank you for picking me up on my first day at CF May 2, 1971.
Thom and I are praying for Fonnie’s family that the Lord will give them peace, comfort an strength.
I have only fond memories of Uncle Sonny…..a kind and generous man who only wanted the best out of life. God bless and rest in peace!
You’ll be missed, I’ll never forgot the fun times we had and your compassionate generosity.
Fonnie….Sonny…..no matter how you knew him or what you called him, he was a kind, caring, thoughtful, loving guy. Everyone who knew him will miss him in their own way. And, as hard as it is to lose a loved one, be it a brother, father, husband, grandfather, uncle, or friend, we all need to remember that we should not mourn his loss, but should now celebrate his life. He would want it that way…..That’s the U.S. Marine way. Stephanie did a great job in summarizing that life in the obituary. It’s up to the rest of us to remember. My condolenses to the rest of the family and his many friends.
As a teenager, I never thought I would say this…..but I am still missing you Pop! Remembering the exasperating times, and the light in your eyes and the warm smile on your face! Love you!