Hubert (Herb) Lincoln Johnson of Westport passed away Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, at Grays Harbor Community Hospital. He was 81. Herb was born in East Gary, Indiana on Sept. 26, 1937, to Lincoln Herbert Johnson and Eduth Louise Johnson.

Herb graduated from Onalaska and worked various jobs. He was well known in Lewis County for refereeing high school sports. He started his career with United Parcel Service in Chehalis and retired the first time from UPS as manager of Seattle Pre-Load after 26 years of service. He then moved to the Grayland-Westport area where he embarked on a second career, retiring again after 18 years from Ocosta School District as Transportation Supervisor. He enjoyed the challenge of working on the school buses and working with his drivers. He enjoyed remodeling houses and working with his hands. Herb and Carol enjoyed RVing across the United States and especially enjoyed Mt. Hood, Oregon.

Preceding Herb in death are father Lincoln, mother Louise Johnson of Centralia and sister Carolyn Marcotte, also of Centralia. Herb is survived by his wife Carol; daughter Mickie and granddaughter Shae-Lynn of the family home in Westport; son Joel S. Johnson of Centralia; daughter Jill Rutledge; granddaughter Erica Dore and grandson Steven Rutledge all of Seattle; brothers James (Sally) Johnson of Centralia, Richard (Karen) Johnson of Vancouver and Charles (Judy) Johnson of Olympia; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Herb’s life is planned from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. March 16, 2019, in Westport, Washington at the Tackle Box meeting room.

To share memories or express condolences please visit www.harrisonfamilymortuary.com. Harrison Family Mortuary of Aberdeen is honored to assist the family.