We only knew Johnny for a few years.

He was the only man I knew whose voice could blend in with the base end of my melodeon close enough in pitch that you could feel the vibration of it in your hands. The twinkle in his eye as he bent to kiss your hand before giving you a big squidge. His kindness and encouragement and most of all the quality and infectiousness of his singing.

We were only with him eight days ago how can he be gone?

Joyce our thoughts are with you

Julia and Derek