David Johns (8 Jul 1941 - 2 Aug 2022)

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Location
Thames View Crematorium Gravesend Road Shorne, Gravesend DA12 3JH
Date
26th Aug 2022
Time
7.30am
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In loving memory of David Johns who sadly passed away on 2nd August 2022

David was born in Trawsffynd, North Wales in 1941 the only son of Hilda and Charles. In 1945 he relocated to Greenwich, London where he remained for his childhood and teen years . He and his best friend Jimmy Copus were Sea Scouts until their teens and at 21 he married and joined the Royal Navy. Unfortunately the marriage didn't survive the navy life.

He left the Navy in 1967 and married Sandy in 1968 and they had their son Garrant, who David was so proud of. David worked as an It Manager until his retirement. In 2010 he was presented by His Excellency of the Malaysian Embassy with the PJM for his service in the Malaysian/Borneo Confrontation in the 60's. A bit late but at least he got it.

Both he and Sandy loved to cruise and visited New Zealand a few times where David met up with his old ship mate Andy who lives in Napier. David loved the country and would have liked to have lived there.

He was the most wonderful man to his family, patient, kind, generous and always reliable in a crisis. He will be sorely missed by Sandy, Garrant and all who knew him.

Jennifer Harrison donated £40 in memory of David

With fond memories- Love John and Jennifer

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Rosamond and Danny Thompson donated £30 in memory of David

It was a real pleasure to have had you in our lives, Dave

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Jane & Roy Broad donated £20 in memory of David

RIP David 🌹gone but never forgotten. Jane & Roy Broad

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Jo McGarvey donated £20 in memory of David
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Dougie Wallis wrote

Dave, you was a lovely man and it was great to have you as a friend. RIP mate.

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Jon Kennerley donated £30 in memory of David

RIP Dave, truly one of the world's real gents.

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Rhiannon Wise wrote

RIP 🕯 David, you will be sadly missed 🌹

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John and Snn Bishop donated £50 in memory of David

Good friend lovely man will be greatly miss RIP ❤️

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Maria TeresaDave what lovely Voller wrote

Dave what a perfect gentleman.
Good kind thoughtful neighbour
RIP YOU WILL BE MISSED

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Margaret & Mike Stanley-Rose donated £30 in memory of David

In memory of a true Gentleman, rest in peace.

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Janet & Steve Powney donated £20 in memory of David

It was a pleasure to have know you Dave x

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Andy Brown wrote

Had a tot of Pussers with you last night, rest well my dear friend
Andy

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Garrant Johns donated £50 in memory of David

Rest in peace Dad, I'll keep Pussers in profit until we meet again.

We'll raise a glass to you soon.

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