Kirk William Johnson

CENTREVILLE - Kirk William Johnson, 31, of Centreville, died Jan. 5, 2015 while visiting family in Abbottstown, PA over the holidays. Mr. Johnson was born Nov. 8, 1983 in Silver Spring, MD. He was the son of Eric B. Johnson, Sr. and Janet W. Johnson, previous residents of Centreville. He graduated from Queen Anne's County High School in 2001 where he played football for the Lions. While he could be quiet and shy at times, he established a reputation of having a brilliant sense of humor, a quick wit, a genuine sense of friendship and concern for others, and a willingness to serve others before ever beginning to think of his own needs. All who know and remember him will hold in their hearts a memory of Kirk that represents the very best of humanity, tremendous courage, and Herculean strength in the face of adversity. Mr. Johnson demonstrated leadership from a very early age, becoming a manager of multiple stores before entering the military. He enlisted in the Air Force in June 2004, specializing in Satellite Communications. Mr. Johnson garnered the rank of Senior Airman Below-the-Zone, and ultimately attained the rank of Staff Sergeant in record time. His assignments included Aviano Air Base, Italy and Hill Air Force Base, Utah. While stationed in Italy, he risked his own life and provided critical first aid and trauma care to save the life of an Airman trapped under an overturned humvee vehicle. He deployed in 2007 to Kandahar Air Base, Afghanistan in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM where he served his country with honor and valor, earning the Afghanistan Campaign Medal. Mr. Johnson is survived by his 8 year old daughter, Adriana N. Johnson, the love of his life and his heart. He is also survived by his parents Eric and Janet and his six siblings: Joy C. Denes, Eric B. Johnson, Jr., Gregory D. Johnson, Mark J. Johnson, Meggan A. Gage, and Jacob A. Johnson. For Pennsylvania area residents, a Memorial will be held on Sunday, Jan. 11, at 3:30 pm at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Gettysburg Ward Chapel located at 1170 Kohler Mill Road, New Oxford, PA. Funeral service will be held at 11:30AM on Thursday January 15, 2015 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 1875 Richie Highway Annapolis, MD where family and friends may visit from 10AM to 11:30AM. Interment will follow in the Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville, MD at 1:45PM with military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to The Kirk Johnson Memorial fund, to benefit Kirk's daughter Adriana, M& T Bank Dart Drive, Attn: Carolyn Mahone, 105 Dart Drive, Hanover, PA 17331. Further information on memorial contributions and online condolences can be obtained by contacting Fellows, Helfenbein and Newnam Funeral Home www. fhnfuneralhome.com

Kirk William Johnson

November 8, 1983 - January 5, 2015