Obituary of Calvin Ivan Johnson

Calvin Johnson, son of the late Thomas Winters and Gladys Johnson, passed away on May 19, 2023 after a long illness. Calvin was born on February 20th,1953 in Philadelphia, PA. He was a graduate of Benjamin Franklin High School in Philadelphia. He later served in the United States Marine Corps. In March 1979, Calvin met Sandra Cowans and they were married on December 8,1988. They were blessed with a wonderful son, Sean, in 1990. The family moved to Willingboro, NJ in 1990. Calvin worked for Temple University in maintenance and later was employed by SEPTA and retired as a Diesel Mechanic. Calvin had many interests and talents. His favorite hobbies were fishing, hunting, photography and grilling. He enjoyed watching old westerns, science fiction and cooking shows. He adored our family pet Max, a German Shepard and would often refer to him as his friend. Calvin was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Winters and Gladys Johnson and eldest brother, Melvin. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Sandra, his son Sean, his brother Leonard, three brothers-in-law, two sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and other friends and relatives. No funeral or memorial service is immediately planned. The family will notify loved ones in the future when a gathering to remember Calvin is scheduled. Calvin, We will always carry your memory in our hearts. Lovingly Submitted, The Family