Warren E. "doc" Johnson

Kingston, NH: Warren E. "Doc" Johnson, 79, of Hoyt's Island, died on June 1, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in West Newbury, MA, and raised and educated in Georgetown, MA, son of the late William and Muriel (Taylor) Johnson, he graduated from the Haverhill Trade School with the Class of 1955.

Mr. Johnson was most recently employed as a heavy equipment mechanic at New England Pre Cast and Shea Concrete. He also taught automotive mechanics at the former Haverhill Trade Night School.

Mr. Johnson enjoyed auto racing both as a driver and as a mechanic. He competed at many local speedways including Pines Speedway, Star Speedway, Hudson Speedway, and Lee Raceway. He also enjoyed restoring antique vehicles and was known for his expertise with flathead motors.

He is survived by his wife of sixty years, Nancy L. (Eldridge) Johnson, six sons, Darren L. Johnson and his wife Gina of Pembroke, Joel T. Johnson, Jordan J. Johnson, Thayer E. Johnson and his wife Ann Marie, Dalton R. Johnson, and Troy D. Johnson and his wife Elizabeth, all of Kingston, a brother, Richard Johnson of Groveland, MA, ten grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to Doc's Life Celebration to be held on Saturday, June 11, 2016 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home, 116 Main Street, Plaistow, NH. His funeral service will follow at 4:15 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Trinity Episcopal Church, 80 NH-125, Kingston, NH 03848.