Uncle Johnny has passed away

[Teacher & Snacktime]

Johnny spent a full hour regaling Snacktime with AT stories, the infamous history of Erwin, and encouraging him in future AT adventures. I was amazed and heartened that he took that kind of time in the middle of a busy day to spend with a youngster. I've wanted to go back as a hiker someday and enjoy his company again, but sadly I won't get the chance now. He was such a nice man.

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[FrogLevel]

Here's his obituary in the Erwin Record:

http://www.erwinrecord.net/obituarie...-uncle-johnny/

[bamboo bob]

Never would have guessed that previously he was an HR Director. Been there three times but slept there once. I hope a new regime continues.

[DRRouner]

I stayed there several times since 1998. The Eagles were always playing thru the outdoors speakers. Uncle Johnny's hostel was definitely an iconic fixture on the AT and will be missed.

[MuddyWaters]

Never would have guessed that previously he was an HR Director. Been there three times but slept there once. I hope a new regime continues.

Yeah, you never know people's past until ask. Cant judge a book by the cover. I got a shuttle from a grizzled old hillbilly once in beat up old car. Turned out in his past he designed naval warships . Or parts there of

[Binjali]

RIP. He will be missed by many.

[greentick]

RIP Uncle Johnny.

Shuttled/resupplied through there a couple of times, nice folks

[jersey joe]

RIP Uncle Johnny.
He is a legend of the trail indeed.

[FrogLevel]

Here's another Obituary in case the other link stops working in the future:

http://www.johnsoncitypress.com/Obit...tream&lp=10&p=

[mikec]

I stayed at Uncle Johnny's in April, 1999. He also gave me a shuttle. Johnny was very nice to me. My condolences.