John Eric Johansen, 56, of Southern Pines, passed on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at his residence.
John was born in Chicago Illinois on June 7, 1967. While the family moved to Southern Pines in 1981, John remained a dedicated Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs fan his entire life. He loved sports and enjoyed being with his friends at the VFW. John made such strong friendships throughout his life. Those friends helped him and his family so much through his final days and they are forever grateful. John, aka J2P to his closest friends, recently celebrated his 56th birthday surrounded with a large group of long-time friends.
John is survived by his father, John Stanley Johansen and mother, Diana Kay Johansen and his sister, Jennifer Johansen Taylor and husband Jonathan of Raleigh, NC.
The family will hold a private service for John in the coming days.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in memory of John Eric Johansen to the Veterans of Foreign War Post 7318 on 615 South Page St. Southern Pines, NC 28387
Online condolences may be made to www.bolesfuneralhome.com
Services entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines.
