Capt. Walter Andrew Johnson, 50, died at sea Friday, Jan. 9, 2015.
Born in Atlanta, Ga., he graduated Lakeside High School in 1982 and the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, N.Y. in 1986.
Andrew proudly served as a Mobile bar pilot since 2001. He honorably served as a United States Merchant Marine during Desert Shield/Desert Storm, worked as a captain for several maritime agencies and held a United States Merchant Marine Officer Unlimited Master License.
Andrew is survived by his wife, Theresa (Terry); daughters, Rachel (7) and Valerie (19); son, Christopher (19); parents, Albert Sidney and Claire Johnson of Vidalia, Ga.; brother, Sid Johnson (Leslie); sister, Ginny Johnson; niece, Maggie Johnson; and nephew, Ryan Johnson of Atlanta, Ga.
Andrew’s wife and children were the most important people in his life. His every thought was to their happiness and welfare, and he loved and served them faithfully as he did his Lord through Stephen Ministries.
Andrew enjoyed sharing his love of all things outdoors. He had spunk and fire like no other, was a true patriot, a great friend and lived life to the fullest.
Andrew will be deeply missed by his family, friends, maritime co-workers, fellow Kings Point graduates and all who knew him.
Viewing at will be at Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home in Fairhope on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, at 1 p.m., with services immediately following.
Donations can be made in Andrew’s name to Equine Educational Consultants Inc. (specializing in autism), 268 Equine Circle, Daphne, AL 36526, or to FUMC Stephen Ministries, 155 S. Section St., Fairhope, AL 36532.
Arrangements by Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home, Fairhope.
