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Joel Ralph
Johnson, Jr.
November 3, 1928 -
August 23, 2013
Phenix City, AL- Joel Ralph Johnson, Jr., 84 of Phenix City, AL, died Friday, August 23, 2013.
He was born to the late Ralph Johnson and Ruby Johnson, November 3, 1928 in Chipley, FL. He married Lois R. Johnson on June 10, 1949 in Columbus, GA and resides in Phenix City, AL.
Joel was an active member of The Rose Hill Mason Lodge, The Columbus-Ft. Benning Shrine Club, The Scottish Rite, The Al Sihah Temple in Macon, GA, and a retired Veteran. Joel was a Construction Superintendent for Wright and Associates Inc. and built many buildings in the Columbus area including the AFLAC Towers. He loved to travel and took many trips around the world with his loving wife.
Joel is survived by his wife of 64 years, Lois R. Johnson their three children; Steve Johnson and his wife Gail, Chris Johnson and his wife Debbie, and Tim Johnson and his wife Debbie Sue. He is also survived by a brother, Bill Johnson, two sisters, Sylvia Alligood, and Patricia Keller, and seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Joel was a hard working, loving and wise person. He was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was an inspiration to many, especially his grandchildren, whom he admired.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to The Shriners Hospital for Children: 950 West Faris Street Greenville, SC 29605. And also to Gentiva Hospice: 2425 Williams Road Columbus, GA 31904, because of their kindness and great care of Joel.
Visitation will be held from 6-8 pm, on Sunday, August 25, 2013 at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary 4071 Macon Road Columbus, GA.
Graveside services will be held at 3:00 pm, Monday, August 25, 2013 at Parkhill Cemetery.
Online condolences may be offered at www.shcolumbus.com
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Just learned of Joel's passing and am deeply saddened. I worked with him for many years with Wright, and learned a lot from him. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Dennis Hinds
September 28, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sara Gallops
August 26, 2013
Dear Lois and Family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Joel was such a kind and loving person. We will keep you in prayer. Always know, God loves you and so do we. Cecil and Apphia Woods
August 26, 2013
Sending Love & Prayers to you all.
Dan & Janice Crain
Dan Crain
August 26, 2013
I am sorry for your loss.
Vicki Stivarius Collins
August 25, 2013
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Gary & Jean Brown
August 25, 2013
Mrs Lois, I am so sorry to hear about Mr Joel passing away. He was always such a good friend to me and our family, all of us sure will miss him. I found a picture of Mr Joel all dressed up at the Shrine Circus. God bless you and your family.
Mark & Bonita Cantrell
August 24, 2013
We send our condolences and prayers to Lois and the entire Johnson family. ---Tony, Barbara and Kathleen Farnon
August 24, 2013
August 24, 2013
My prayers are with the Johnson family. He is not suffering any more.
May God be with you all...........
Cindy Jones (Warner Robins, GA)
Cindy Jones
August 23, 2013
Lois, I know he is not suffering anymore. Marsha and I send our condolences and prayers to you. Steve, Chris, Tim and the entire family.
May God bless you all during this time. Love Marsha and Randy Redd.
Randy Redd
August 23, 2013
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