James "Fred" Frederick Johnson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

James “Fred” Johnson, 79, of New Castle, died Sunday, September 5, 2010 at Henry County Hospital following a brief illness. He was born February 21, 1931 in New Castle, a son of the late Allen “A.C.” and Helen (Mobley) Johnson. Fred was a 1949 graduate of New Castle High School. He began working at Chrysler Corporation in New Castle in 1949 and then in August of 1957 went to Detroit, Michigan to work at the Detroit Universal Chrysler Plant and was there until his retirement, March 31 1980. He served in the U.S. Air Force from January 1950 to July 1954 where he was a Classified Courier transporting Atomic Bombs. He went to Barber School in 1956 and worked one year as a barber in New Castle. He enjoyed life and attended the Springport Christian Church. He is survived by three children, Don (wife: Sharon) Johnson of Hagerstown, Vikki (husband: Jim) Pinard of Dearborn Heights, Michigan and John (wife: Tammy) Johnson of Almont, Michigan; four grandsons, Stephen Pinard, John and James Johnson and Damian Micol; a sister, Peggy (husband: Ed) Swift of Albany, Georgia; a sister-in-law, Dorothy Johnson of Mooreland; a very special friend, Ardene Kreegar of Sulphur Springs; also several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Simon and John Johnson; and a sister, Mary A. Johnson. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at Sproles Family Funeral Home with Chaplain Fran Bullock and Pastor Rick Fennell officiating. Military honors will be provided by a contingent from the American Legion and the V.F.W. Burial will follow in Mt. Summit Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 – 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. You may send the family a personal condolence at www.sprolesfamilycares.com. Sproles Family Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Fred Johnson

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James "Fred" Frederick Johnson

February 21, 1931 - September 5, 2010