Gregory Johnson

Gregory Spencer Johnson, son of the late Wesley Howard Johnson, Sr., and Edythe Cooper Summers Johnson, was born April 5, 1952, in Harrisburg, PA and tragically departed this life January 20, 2011. Greg graduated from John Harris High School where he excelled in music and theater. He also received a Certificate of Proficiency in Paralegal Studies from Harrisburg Area Community College.

While in high school, Greg began a professional career as a musician and song writer that lasted throughout his life.  He played keyboard instruments and provided background vocals for local bands, including Hydraulic Peach, Sun Machine, Afterglow, Blitz Dynette, Middleton Brothers, and the Stan Middleton Band. Greg was known for his musical skills across the nation and beyond. A highlight of his career was recording with Grammy Award Winner Joe Cocker.

Greg grew up in Capital Presbyterian Church where he was a member of Westminster Fellowship and a Sunday School teacher. He was also a member of the NAACP Youth Council.

While in high school, Greg began to supplement his musical career by working with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. During this time, Greg worked at the Departments of Transportation, Revenue, Public Welfare, Labor and Industry and the Governor's Office. In 1989, he began long-term employment with the Department of Revenue as a clerk and ultimately advanced to his most recent position of Tax Service Information Supervisor. Greg was also a long-term member of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Greg's memory is cherished by his devoted brother, Wesley H. Johnson, Jr., along with his wife Debi; nephews, Stephen-Lawrence and Daniel-Clayton; niece and goddaughter, D'ani Sina; great-nephew, Wesley Stephen-Lawrence; aunts, Alfreda and Claire Johnson and a host of relatives and friends.

Greg was a loyal son, brother, uncle and friend, who would start a conversation with "What's haaaappnin" and pepper it with "Blah, blah, woof, woof."

Services will be held Saturday, February 5^th at 11AM in the Hooper Memorial Home Inc.

www.hooperfuneral.com

"Don't walk in front of me, I may not follow ~ don't walk behind me, I may not lead ~ Just walk beside me and be my friend."

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