Kenneth Howard Johnson

Kenneth Howard Johnson, age 89, was born in New Haven, Connecticut on September 4, 1934, to the late Astrid and Morton Johnson. He passed away in Helen, Georgia on February 9, 2024. Ken was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 63 years Dorothy (Schmidt) Johnson, of Helen GA. He also leaves behind his children Heidi Johnson Adams (Daniel) of Delray Beach, FL, Mitzi Johnson James of North Palm Beach, FL and Erik Johnson (Rachel) of Port St. Lucie, FL; his grandchildren Matthew James (Lanae) of Palmetto Bay, FL, Julia Moore (Rhett) of Woodstock, GA, Katie James of Kauai, HI, Sarah Boone of Atlanta, GA, Jenna Boone of Kennesaw, GA, and Ty Johnson of Kennesaw, GA and his great grandchildren Logan James, Max James, and James Moore. Ken also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Ken was preceded in death by his sisters Norma and Elinor and leaves a surviving brother Frank and brothers-in-law George Schmidt and Timothy Schildge. Ken and Dottie met at the German Club in West Haven, CT while dancing. Ken became a Master Mason in 1958 and was an active member in the New Haven and Madison Connecticut Mason Lodges. Ken enjoyed a 35-year career at Pratt and Whitney, working in Connecticut and Florida. Throughout his life, Ken enjoyed his family, traveling, dancing, pizza and a good beer. Ken had a sweet soul, a wicked sense of humor and a legendary sweet tooth. Donations can be made in lieu of flowers to Pruitt Hospice of Gainesville, 2545 Flintridge Rd, Gainesville, GA 30501. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 10:30 AM until 12:00 Noon at Barret Funeral Home, 118 North Brooks St, Cleveland, GA 30528. A livestream of the service can be viewed here: https://youtube.com/live/HiHES0jvwuU To share a memory or to leave an online condolence for the family, please visit www.barrettfh.com Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland.