John L. Johnson

October 15, 1940 - January 27, 2016

John L. Johnson, 75, of New Britain, passed away Wednesday January 27, 2016 at his home. A New Britain native, he was raised in Berlin, returning to New Britain in 1957. John was employed at City Plumbing Supply in New Britain for many years, and later worked part time for the New Britain Herald. He was a member of the Slater Road Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. Surviving are three daughters, Eunice Johnson and her fiancé Lewis Seago of Charlotte, NC; Wendy Johnson Pitts and her husband Robert Pitts of Easley, SC; and Tammie Hanning Ashner of New Britain; three sisters, Naomi Evans and her husband Irving of New Britain; Mariam Kemp, also of New Britain; and Margaret Cook of Chicago, IL; seven grandchildren, Shalice Chapman, John Pitts, Jazzminn Jackson-Hill, Shauna Pitts, Anthony Johnson, Javon Gavon Gravely and Ralph Chapman; four great grandchildren, Tatiana, Tiejayah and Talasia Chapman and Christopher Pitts; several nieces and nephews. He also leaves three longtime friends, Fred Mitchell, Irving Evans and Carl Evans. John was predeceased by two brothers, David and James Johnson. A Memorial Talk will be given Saturday 1 PM at the Slater Road Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, 232 Slater Road, New Britain. There are no calling hours. Carlson Funeral Home, New Britain is assisting with arrangements. Please share a memory or note of sympathy by clicking on "Send Condolences" at the bottom of this page.