Forrest Eric Johnson, 68, a longtime resident of Dover Plains, NY, died on Friday, March 26, 2021 at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, NY. Mr. Johnson was an automobile mechanic and owned and operated Johnson’s Garage in Wingdale, NY for 30 years.
Born on April 8, 1952 in Pelham, NY, he was the son of the late Forrest Johnson and Anita Johnson and his stepfather, Bruce C. Dein Sr. He married Karen Tompkins who predeceased him on November 13, 2009.
He was a life member of the Chestnut Ridge Rod and Gun Club in Dover Plains.
Mr. Johnson is survived by two sons, Forrest Charles Edward Johnson of Texas and James Robert Johnson of Dover Plains, NY and a daughter, Anita Pearl Johnson of Poughkeepsie, NY and two sisters, Margaret Bradley of Rhode Island and Eleanor Sharpe of Chicago, IL.
Besides his parents and wife, he was also predeceased by two brothers, Bruce Dein and James Dein.
Calling hours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, April 5, 2021 at Hufcut Funeral Home, 3159 Route 22, Dover Plains, NY. To send the family an online condolence, please visit .
