George Carroll Johnson, 88 of Lexington Park, passed away on August 30, 2012, in Leonardtown, MD. He was born on August 14, 1924 in California, MD. He was the son of the late John Allen Johnson and Mary Ethel Johnson. George was a lifelong resident of St. Mary's County.

George enlisted in the United States Army and served in World War II. After serving in the Army, he returned to St. Mary's County and was employed with the Federal Government for 34 years in the Supply Department, Fuel Branch at Patuxent Naval Air Station, Patuxent River, MD.

He was an avid football fan and enjoyed following the Washington Redskins and Baltimore Raven's football teams. He loved working outdoors especially in his yard. George was a family man, who loved spending time with his friends, children, and especially his grandchildren.

George was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Barnes Johnson, whom he married on January 9, 1955 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Lexington Park, MD. Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his brother; Morris Leonard Johnson of Lexington Park, Md.

He is survived by his children, Keefe Johnson, of Lexington Park, MD, Fran Johnson (Richard) of Upper Marlboro, MD and Alicia Crafton (Teddy) of Great Mills, MD; his grandchildren, Teddy William Crafton, III and Asia Crafton. He is also survived by his sister Mary Estelle Carroll of St. Inigoes, Md, his sister-in-law, Margaret Theresa Johnson, and a host of nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Lexington Park, MD. The viewing will be held at 12:00pm and funeral service at 1:00pm with Father Scott Woods officiating. The interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Arrangements provided by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home.