Riley Frederick Johnson

Riley "Fred" Frederick Johnson, age 86, of Fruitport, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026, at his home.

Born on March 14, 1940, in Muskegon, Michigan, to Riley and Dora (Cooley) Johnson, Fred was a lifelong resident of the Fruitport area, where he spent his entire life on the same road he grew up on. He was a man of many trades, working as a laborer at several local companies, including SPX, Campbell, Wyant and Cannon, and AB Parts.

Fred had a unique and memorable personality. In his younger years, he was a daredevil who rode broncs and even worked as a rodeo clown. He was a mechanically inclined man who enjoyed rebuilding antique tractors and took immense pride in his lawn, which he mowed daily. In his later years, as he faced significant health challenges with resilience, he was lovingly cared for by his granddaughter, who he affectionately called his "angel."

He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife, Phyllis (DeYoung) Johnson, in 2001; his son, Scott, in 2017; and his brother, Rodger Johnson.

He is survived by his children, Roger Johnson and Amy (Wesley) Simpson; his grandchildren, Bobbie Jo (Jeremy) King, Richard Johnson, Tara Johnson, Cody Johnson, Rachel Johnson, Rochelle Smith, Taylor Johnson, and Hunter Anderson; his great-grandchildren, Kodalyn, Rugar Fredrick, Karly, Luca, and Wyatt; and other family members.

In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A private interment will be held at Fruitport Cemetery, where he will be laid to rest beside his wife. Please visit www.clockfuneralhome.com to sign the guestbook or leave a memory.