Frank Kenneth Johnson, 94, of Pinewild, passed peacefully at the FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital on Wednesday, October 25th.
Born in Elgin, Ill., Sept 26, 1929, he was the son of the late Leon and Anna Anderson Johnson. After his high school graduation, he graduated from Augustana College with a Bachelors’ in Business Administration.
Frank then went on to serve his country in the U.S. Army during the Korea Conflict. Upon his honorable discharge, he returned to Illinois where he married Nancy Ann Nelson on June 23, 1956. The two eventually settled in Naperville, IL. Frank resumed his career with Illinois Bell in Chicago working as a manager, a career that lasted 33 years before his retirement in 1986.
An avid golfer, Frank and Nancy relocated to Pinehurst in 1992. He played until the age of 92, often shooting his age. In his golf career, he has 8 confirmed holes–in–one. He had been an active member in the Lutheran Church and sang in the choir. He was very charismatic and charming. Often the life of the party, Frank loved to joke, entertain and had a talent for making people smile.
Frank is survived by his wife Nancy Johnson of Pinehurst, Doug and daughter–in–law Colleen of Austin, TX, daughter Jane Clark of Erie, PA. He is also survived by his three grandchildren: John, Kayla and Taylor; and great–granddaughter Cadence. Frank was preceded in death by his sister Edie Pilcher.
A celebration of his life will be held at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1517 Luther Way, Southern Pines at 11:00 on Tuesday Oct. 31st.
Online condolences may be made at www.BolesFuneralHome.com
Services are entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Pinehurst.
