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James JOHNSON Obituary
James F. Johnson, 86 years old, passed away August 30, 2021, in Oro Valley, AZ. He was born on September 18, 1934, to Fred and Irene Meyer Johnson. Jim spent 4 years in the U.S. Navy from 1952-1956 in Pensacola, FL, and was later employed by Dayton Power and Light for 40 years in the service and marketing departments. He is survived by his loving wife Jody (nee Zeitler); his 5 children, Jeff (Denise), Jay, Joyce Eberl (the late Paul), Julian (Grace), and Jason (Rebecca); 9 grandchildren, Nicholas, Maggie, Matthew, Zachary, Ella M., Addison L.,
Aggie, Milo, and Sophie Davies Troya (Andy); and 1 great-grandson Evan Troya. Jim was preceded in death by his
parents and his sisters Flora "Dukie" Szakal and Patricia Margerum.
Jim loved his hometown, his family, sports, genealogy, friends, traveling, and ice cream. His presence and sense of humor will be missed! We Love You!
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, October 15, 2021, at 1:00 pm at the Vistoso Funeral Home, Oro Valley, AZ. Donations in Jim's name may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. For information call 520-544-2285.
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Anita & Bob
October 15, 2021
So sorry to hear about Jim´s passing. May your happy memories comfort you in the coming days.
Dennis and Mary Ann Nagel
October 10, 2021
Jody we are so sorry to hear about Jim s passing. I have been praying for all of you and especially Joyce in her losing Paul just before Jim passed . If you come to Dayton we would love to see you .
C
October 8, 2021
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Marty Coleman
October 5, 2021
My sympathy to Jody and the family. My main memory of Jim is of his sense of humor. Jim and I attended UD night school together and Jim always was able to make the class fun with his great responses to any question a professor may ask.
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