Harry “Chris” Johnson of Gilbertsville, PA, husband of Rebecca Jane (Stuntz) Johnson, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Phoenixville Hospital.
Born in Chico, CA, he was the son of the late John and Jewel (West) Johnson.
Chris proudly served his country in the United States Navy. After 20 years of service, he retired as a Senior Chief Petty Officer. He then went on to work as a nuclear welder at General Electric in Wayne, PA for an additional 20 years. Chris was a phenomenal family man. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother.
Some of Chris’ hobbies included hunting, fishing, and driving his four-wheeler around the neighborhood. He enjoyed paying his neighbors a friendly visit and collecting and sharing thousands of golf balls. He was an extremely talented handyman who generously helped many of his family and friends with various projects.
Surviving Chris is his wife, Becky of 61 years, his children Troy Chris Johnson of Carthage, ME; Tamara Jewel, wife of Timothy Snider of Boyertown, PA, Marlette Johnson of Douglassville, PA and sister Gladys Roux, wife of Roger Roux of Birchwood, WI. Also surviving are his grandchildren Tyler, Ryan, Wynne, Tyrus, Savannah, and Bennie; and 2 great grandchildren. He is predeceased by his brother Jackie Johnson.
A memorial service celebrating his life will be announced by the family at a later date.