John Berlin Johnson ’29

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Johnny died Apr. 30, 1995. He prepared for college at Bordentown Military Institute and Montclair Academy. After two years with Loft Candy, Johnny's entire business career was with J. C. Penney Co., much of the time as a buyer.

His earlier tennis gave way to boating, and he was very active in the Coral Ridge Yacht Club, and served as commander of the Coral Ridge Power Squadron. In 1932 he married Gertrude Baker.

He is survived by a brother, William, and two sons, John and Gerald. The class extends sincere sympathy to Johnny's family.

The Class of 1929

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