Frederick Allen Johns, 66, of Punta Gorda, FL

Frederick Allen Johns, 66, of Punta Gorda, Florida passed away December 25, 2017 after a short bout of cancer. He was born December 9, 1951 in Pottstown, Pa. to Joseph J. and Mary F. Johns.

Fred grew up in Pottstown, where he still has many friends. His zest for life and curiosity about the world sustained him through a wildly adventurous life.

He started a life of adventure by working the factories and foundries of PA, but made his way to the Florida Keys working as a commercial fisherman.

Eventually, he wound up in Wyoming working the oil rigs, then the territory of Greenland working the DEW line, after which he spent 30+ years in Tucson, AZ where he and his wife Maureen founded Desert Starr Steel, a steel erection company. He travelled to Singapore, Viet Nam, Thailand, Cambodia and Bali, as well as Amsterdam, Italy and France. Finally, his long adventure brought him and Maureen to Punta Gorda, Florida to retire.

In the final months of his life, his family was fortunate to be able to spend time doing what he loved most: deep sea fishing, shooting guns, playing pinball, shooting pool, enjoying the beach, watching the Philadelphia Eagles and most importantly, enjoying a beer or two as he barbequed meals for friends and family

Fred was an incredible husband, father, and brother having; kept a positive outlook through thick and thin and inspiring others to do the same. His warmth, his Wit, and his love will be missed greatly by his family and his friends.

Fred is survived by his wife Maureen Collins Johns, daughter Summer Starr Johns of Jacksonville, FL, son Frederick J. Johns of Singapore, his brothers

William J. Johns (Mae) of Gilbertsville, PA, Harold E. Johns, of Carlisle, PA, Thomas D. Johns of, PA, Reading, PA, his sister Patricia A. Johns Dunning (Louis) of North Ft. Myers, FL. The plans for a Celebration of Life have not been finalized.