Louis "Skip" Nelson Johnson's Obituary
Louis N. "Skip" Johnson, age 71 of Lewes, DE, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020, at his home after a long battle with cancer. He was born Sunday, August 08, 1948 in Perth Amboy, NJ, to Louis A Johnson and Mildred Johnson.
Skip attended Rutgers Preparatory School, earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Miami, and a Master's Degree in Interior Design from Savannah College of Art and Design. He was a certified insurance agent for John H. Herche Agency and a licensed travel agent for Johnson Travel, both in Jamesburg, NJ, for 40 years. Skip was a professional photographer and the proud owner and operator of Skipshot Photography, LTD. He was the photographer for Freehold Racetrack in NJ and was an interior designer for Home Depot in Morganville, NJ.
Skip loved the outdoors and was an avid sportsman, hunter, and fisherman. He was a Boy Scout troop leader, an accomplished artist, and a world traveler. Skip especially enjoyed trips to Maine; he loved lobster and was quite the "foodie". Although he did love to cook, he loved to eat more! Skip was a past Exalted Ruler of the Elks Lodge #2180 in Jamesburg, NJ and was active in the NJ Lighthouse Society, where he photographed many of New Jersey's coastal lighthouses.
Above all, Skip cherished time spent with those he held most dear. He was a loving and devoted husband, grandfather, uncle, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
In addition to his parents, Skip was preceded in death by his son, Jason Louis Johnson; and his sister, Barbara Sutton. He is survived by his beloved wife and partner of 25 years, Diane Johnson of Lewes, DE; his grandchildren: Hailey, Nikki, Tori, Charlotte, Kylie, and Cody; his nephew, Ron Dominiecki (Lisa), his great-niece, Allison Frederic, and his nephew. David Dominiecki (Cindy). his great-nephews (Michael, Brian).
A celebration of life will be held at the Spotswood Reformed Church, 429 Main Street, Spotswood, NJ 08884, where Skip was a lifetime member, on Monday, July 27th, at 11:00 AM. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, church services are limited to reservation only. Please call 732-251-9277 to reserve. Graveside service immediately following (approx .12 noon).
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in Skip's memory to the Tunnell Cancer Center, c/o Beebe Medical Foundation, 902 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958.
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