Captain Junior Johnson

Captain Junior Johnson, 54, of Newport, passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021, in the Bahamas.

A celebration of Junior’s life will take place at 5 p.m., Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at Big Rock Landing on the Morehead City waterfront, officiated by Bob Lowery. Friends are welcome to attend the service. For those unable to attend, the family invites you to view the webcasting of the service through his obituary page on Munden Funeral Home’s website. In keeping with the CDC guidelines pertaining to the Coronavirus, those who are ill or at-risk (elderly, immune-compromised) are encouraged to stay home. Additionally, there will be a limit to the number of people in the building at one time, as well, those who attend will be asked to bring and wear a protective mask. Help us honor the family while practicing safe measures. Friends are also encouraged to leave words of comfort to the family through the website.

(See link below for the Service Bulletin including the Order of Service.)

Junior was born on October 1, 1966, in Harnett County, North Carolina. He was fondly known by so many in the fishing community where he was the Diamond Girl’s beloved Captain.  He was also the proud owner of Lookout Adventures which chartered numerous families on fun trips along the Crystal Coast.

When he wasn’t on the water Junior enjoyed the outdoors, whether he was hunting, or playing a round of golf.

Carteret County and the entire fishing community have lost a very special man who was one of a kind. He touched numerous lives with his knowledge and never missed an opportunity to make someone laugh.

He is survived by his wife, April Johnson of Newport; daughter, Amber Lashley and husband Mark of Wilmington; sons, Nicholas Johnson and Tyler Johnson of the home; and granddaughter, Claire Lashley.

Junior was preceded in death by his mother, Mary “Elaine” Senter; father, Bennie Ted Johnson Sr.; and brother, Barry Cuny.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements are by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory, Morehead City, NC.