David Johnson (September 17, 1952 - January 08, 2025)

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David Johnson
  • September 17, 1952
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  • January 08, 2025

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David Allen Johnson, age 72, passed away peacefully at home in Port Orange on January 8, 2025 surrounded by his family. 

Dave is survived by his wife of 46 years, Linda, his daughter Heather Muñoz (Christopher) of Pensacola, FL, daughter April McGuire (Matthew) of Melbourne, FL, and brother Larry Johnson of Port Orange, FL. He was a Grandpa to five: Tadd David, Kathryn, Everett, Adelaide, and Ruby. 

He was born September 17, 1952 in Van Wert, OH to Glenn and Margaret Virginia Johnson. He graduated from Van Wert High School in 1970 and went on to play baseball on scholarship at Florida Southern College in Lakeland, FL where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Accounting and was an active brother of Sigma Chi Fraternity.

He was a bar owner, salesman, college scout, a dedicated travel ball coach and spent many years coaching the Spruce Creek High School Varsity softball team. During his life, he was a racecar driver, a car collector, and a pilot. He lived a life of adventure. He was the kind of man who had a dream and wasted no time making it his reality. 

But first and foremost he was a family man. A wonderful husband, loving and active father, devoted son and brother, a great friend, and a mentor to many. His family and friends will always remember him for his sense of humor, his readiness to help, and the impact he made on the lives of those who knew him. He will be deeply missed.

A family service will be held at a later date. 

In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made in his name to the Spruce Creek High School Softball team, at 801 Taylor Road, Port Orange, FL 32127.


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  1. Roger Bingham says:
    24 Jan 2025
    To my Brother Mr. David Johnson.

    Thank you for such a final, warm and inspirational conversation this past fall. We cheered and laughed many 1714 Hinman Avenue stories and the wonderful people we got to call our Brothers on another level.....AND..... including Bill, Ruth, Bruno,Fred,Katie,Margo et all.

    As I told you then, you are a gentle Giant. Always true to your word, a caring, fun and stedfast friend and Brother to all. Like Brother McCarthy, In hope to have the Honor of being in your presence on the other side!

    With Admiration and Respect......Your Brother....Roger Bingham.

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  4. Brother Chuck says:
    22 Jan 2025
    Johnson, well, you were true to your word. You wanted to hang in there thru one more Christmas/New Year Holiday. You tough SOB! Those last few recent contacts were special. Enjoyed our time in Evanston. The Saturday early AM trips to Naperville for a round of golf with your Brother Larry. The latter-in-the-day attempts to win bets on college football games. (Not quite successfully, right Dave....) Your chicken necks "lesson" and meals. Boy, that reinforced my earlier upbringing of frugality. (P.S. I still buy some, when I came find them, in your honor!) The skating rink we tried to build that last winter behind our new next door "staff house". (Didn't quite work out. But I enjoyed seeing you out there every early AM, in your coveralls, watering it down! Hoping for a new deep freeze...) Guard well, Guy. I'll see you again before too long... In Hoc

  5. Todd Cooper says:
    19 Jan 2025
    Goodbye my friend and Sigma Chi brother. In Hoc Signo Vinces...

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    18 Jan 2025
    Thank you , Coach, for all that you did!

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    Sending our heartfelt condolences and sympathies to you all!

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    I am so sorry for this incredible loss. My prayers are with the entire family during this difficult time.

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