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Jay JOHNSON Obituary
Before his passing, Jay lived a fulfilling life – he attended James S. Lee Elementary School and subsequently graduated from Homer L. Ferguson High School in 1973, both in Newport News, Va. From there Jay enlisted in the Air Force and continued to excel in his endeavors. He served in the United States Air Force as a Command and Control System Specialist and then in the NCOIC Records Section at the Radena Air Base in Japan. Jay concluded his military career with an honorable discharge in 1977 as a Sergeant.
Jay willingly embraced God's call and was baptized on Oct. 12, 2008, at Rising Sun Baptist Church in Mineral, Va.
He leaves behind to mourn him: his loving wife and helper, Debra Johnson of Louisa, Va.; a daughter, Tamara Clarke; his mother, Senora Johnson of Newport News, Va.; five sisters, Paulette Coward of Columbus, Ga., Beverly Bowling of Bowie, Md., Queenie Johnson of Bowie, Md., Derbra Johnson of Newport News, Va., and Rita Johnson of Washington, D.C.; three maternal uncles, Charlie Robinson (Gloria) of Hampton, Va., Wesley Robinson (Kim) of West Palm Beach, Fla., and Purcell Robinson of Hampton, Va.; one paternal uncle, Leroy Johnson and his wife, Gladys Johnson of Concord, N.C.; one mother-in-law, Joycie V. Sims of Gordonsville, Va.; two brothers-in-law, Clarence Sims (Lisa) of Virginia Beach, Va. and Michael Spotswood (Victoria) of Gordonsville, Va.; four sisters-in-law, Cassandra Coxson of Orange, Va., Robin Sims of Charlottesville, Va., Patricia Dade of Charlottesville, Va., and Tracy Sims of Gordonsville, Va.; in addition to the family there's one grandchild, McKinze Crosby (Tamara) and a host of cousins; special friends, Bobby Dudley, Melvin Davis, and Keith Grant; predeceasing him, father, Jay D. Johnson Sr.; one son, Victor Carter Jr.; and one father-in-law, Clarence Sims.
Funeral services will be held noon Friday, Sept 10, 2010 at, Rising Sun Baptist Church 6829 Fredericks Hall Road Mineral, VA 23117, with the Rev. Frederick Sales officiating. Burial, will military honors, will be in the Rock Hall Cemetery Madison, Va.
Thomasson Watson Funeral Service, Inc., is handling the arrangements. Condolence may be offered to the family at www.ddwatsonmortician.com. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Arlene Wills-Collins
June 2, 2011
To Deborah and the Johnson family, it is still hard to believe that Jay is gone. I recently experienced your pain with the loss of my brother but know that God has them both in His protective embrace. JD was a good person and enjoyed flashing that beautiful smile. The Wills Family send their heartfelt condolences. Blessings.
Chris Alston
September 17, 2010
I will truely miss you my friend. Sorry I couldn't be there Dee, but Keith understands. I wish the family well and if there's anything I could do please let me know! Chris Alston
September 10, 2010
To the Johnson Family,
As a classmate of Jay Dee and Deborah from Huntington and Ferguson, I will always remember Jay Dee's kindness and captivating smile.
May God be with you all during this time of sorrow and may your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Deborah Sanford Gainey, Last Sophomore Class of Huntington High
Browns Summit, North Carolina
Darlene (Dee) Domingue
September 10, 2010
Deborah and Family,
The world and its desires pass away, but the man who does the will of God lives forever.
1 John 2:17
Jay lives forever and you will see him again. My heart is with you today and always.
Darlene (Dee) Domingue
Hampton, Virginia
September 10, 2010
Debra,
May you know that all of us here at Zamma Corp. are thinking of you at this very difficult time. Our hearts are with you and your family today and always.
Zamma Corp.
Orange, Va.
Michelle Beatty
September 9, 2010
Johnson family no that we love you and you have much support from the Davis family in north carolina you are in our prayers.
Michelle Beatty and Davis Family
Annette Crawley & The Homer L. Ferguson, Class of '73
September 9, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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