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SHIRLEY JOHNSON (WIFE)
February 6, 2016
HI MY BEAUTIFUL MAN,HUSBAND ,FATHER OF OUR CHILDREN, GRANDFATHER, AND NOW GREAT GRANDFATHER OF LITTLE ONES YOU NEVER GOT TO SEE. IT HAS BEEN THE WORST 5 YEARS OF MY LIFE. I WISH YOU WERE HERE ..THINGS WOULD BE SO DIFFERENT. IT'S BEEN TOUGH.SO MANY HAVE JOINED YOU. JIM JULSON,RON STACY AND MORE. I LOVE YOU,MISS YOU AND SO DOES YOUR FAMILY. BLESS YOU BABE. LOVIN YOU, PUNKY
Punk
December 5, 2015
I LOVE YOU...........PUNKY
Punky (Shirley) Johnson
December 4, 2015
Love and miss you baby...December 2015
Punky (shirley) Johnson
December 4, 2015
Hi my Love, Well, it is once again a sad time for me.Like every day,, Christmas time is always the saddest because it was always the happiest with family. I can't tell you how I am so lonesome without you. Nights are the worst.........You were the best Father, Uncle,Grandpa there ever could be.We all miss our Rock.I wish I could hug and squeeze and kiss you again. Send me your love from above. No one can fill those boots babe. Love,love,love. Punky 12/4/15
"Punky" Johnson
December 4, 2015
My love Jim,As another long year passes you are still in my thoughts daily. Went to cemetary yesterday. Cried as usual. Things would be so different if you were still here with me.I am lonesome and miss you so much. Such a long time love and romance in our life.Our family could be closer but all are well.Susie your Little blonde you loved so much has some illnesses but same daughter you love so much. Steve,Rick and kids are all ok. And Grandkids with kids too. Megan is moving to Illinois tomorrow. ??? I will see you again someday, until then wait for me. I love you.............Punky
Jimmie (Nascar) and me
Shirley "Punky" Johnson
July 3, 2015
Babe, in Sept. it will be 5 long years. 5 long years of missing you. Things haven't been the same. I know if you were here the family would still be strong and united. Thats not the case. My strong memories of you were of happiness and content and being the Husband,Father, and Grandfather is the way it should of been and was. Love you so much "Bug" and will always miss you til I am there with you.Oh happy Day. Punk
July 2, 2015
Love You
July 2, 2015
Hi Sweet Bug, We all miss you more, more, more every day . Life has not been the same without you and never will.I will never get the respect you received from the family but I am never as good,loving and kind as you were. Oh well,life goes on here...I think of you every day. I go out to visit you still. Not as often, hurts me and makes me cry.You have some great grandbaby's you never got to see and that is a real shame because the mutual love would be in them and you.I am trying to keep everything going with the house etc. Thank you a million times over for paying it off. This keeps me here instead of living in a tent..(smile)I know there are so many friends and relatives and especially Jimmie and Mike surrounding you. I love you with all my heart and did so for 57 loving, wonderful years.None of our friends can say that. We love you very much. What a long time of great memories. Some terrific, some sad. Love, Punk 7/2/15
Susie Johnson- Ferrez
July 1, 2015
Hey Pop's Its Scoot, I Love You And Miss YOU Everyday! Thank You For Always Being There For Us All, Your Advice and Opinions I Miss EVERYDAY..We Will All Meet Up Someday and I Will MAKE TEXAS TACOS..& Yes You Can Have 6 or 7!!! Still living a Good Life On The Ranch! We Have The Sweetest Curly Haired Grandbaby Ashlynn Grace, She's 19 mo and A Pistol, You Would Love Her Dearly, All Are Kids Are Doing Great, Andre said You Are The Best Father In Law He Could have Ever Dreamed Of, We All Send Our Love to You And Miss You Always, Love Susie ( Scoot )
Georgette Stacy
November 26, 2014
Happy Thanksgiving "Big Bug". Say Hi to My Dad, Mom & Ron. I know Your All together.
Love, Georgette
Shirley ( Punky) Johnson
November 25, 2014
Love you Babe..............Miss You Punky
Shirley (your Punky) Johnson
November 25, 2014
Love you, Miss you, Thanksgiving in Heaven without us. Visit all your friends there with you. Our 2 boys , your Mom and Dad,my Mom and Dad and Sissy. She passed away this year in May 2014.She loved you too. I miss talking with her.
(Punky) Shirley
August 30, 2013
I will be leaving next week for Texas for reunion and visit your cousin, Sam. However, I will return in time to visit you and new flowers by the 28th Babe. My love for you is just as strong as ever. It will be a very sad day for me and your family. I am sorry you didn't get to see 3 new great grandchildren.. Lilly, Olivia, and Madelynn. Girls again but sweet, sweet, sweet. I love and miss you as all your family and friends.Far away kisses from me. Love
Punky (Shirley) Johnson
August 30, 2013
I will be in Texas most of September Babe,but I will be home to visit you on the 28th.I love you. I hope by now you and Ron and Jim Julson are talking about the good old days of Racing. George and Jeri too.Thank you my friend ,Georgette for thinking of Bug...
Georgette Stacy
August 29, 2013
Thinking of You *Big Bug*
Punky (wife) Johnson
August 28, 2013
I sent you a message but Legacy chose not to enter it. Why? I don't know....I just want you to know I love and miss you. Our family loves and misses you. You are my eternal rock and no one can ever take your place or fill your shoes. We miss your closeness, love and guidance now and forever. Hold me, thrill me, kiss me. right babe?
July 17, 2012
Shirley, congrats on the new baby! You have endured a lot! Time does make the pain a not as strong...but it does not go away! I hope you are keeping as busy as you can...that is what has got me through the last to years.. Where i live I have the greatest support group...My whole community! My golf club friends, pool group,my girls lunch group,girls golfand different committee. come live up here It is only an hour to San Diego..You will never be alone unless you want to be! Shirley, My heart hurt's so much for you..come up here for a week-end. You are a Survior..Jimmy know's that...your heart will hurt forever! I still hurt for Wayne Ritayik! Hugs Carrie!
Shirley (Punky)
July 15, 2012
Happy Sunday Babe, I went to church,Rikki was there with new baby girl,Madilynn. You would love her to pieces. You always said you would like to have a dozen kids and I told you to go ahead. lol We had a wonderful life. We miss our boys Jimmie and Mike like it was yesterday. It has been years. 1974 and 1984. It was the hardest times we had to endure., and now you are gone. I can't even tell you how much I miss you. I think of you so much Babe. Megan passed her test for the Sheriffs Dept. You would be proud.I love you and miss you.God Bless and keep you. All my love. P.S today is Steves birthday. He is 53. and I am old...Susie and Rick are fine too.
Punky
July 4, 2012
My Baby Love.. Today is the second 4th of July without you. I think of you everyday and visit you every week.I wish I could bring you back. It kills me to have you gone. Only someone who has lost their closest loved one can even remotely feel the pain and lonesomeness felt and cannot change it.Tears fill my eyes like falling rain. I miss you so and I hope you know that.I kiss your picture by our bed everynight. I love you "Bug"
Shirley Johnson
June 23, 2012
Dear Friend Carrie,June 26th for you 2010 , September 28th, 2010 for me. Seems like yesterday. The memories are what keeps me pushing. All our Off-road friends, racing, dinners and the like. Those were the most fun years anyone would like to have shared.Thank you so much for writng in the guest book again. My wishes for you are the same , cherish those memories and thoughts in your mind and heart. God bless and comfort you.
June 22, 2012
Shirley, I wish I could help with your pain and emptyness...only time can be on your side. It will be two years that Brent left me, on the 26th next Tuesday. I am going to Ft Rosecrans to visist him. We are both blessed with lots of family and friend to help
get through the loss, my arms are around you my pain is with you, we will never experience the love we had with the two big guys so cherish them memories, embrace them. Yes the empyt house is the hardest. Staybusy my friend. Your friend Carrie Stephens.
Shirley
June 20, 2012
May 19th, you are so right. It is very lonesome in our home without one another. Please let me know who you are by signing names in the guest book. Thank you. Shirley
May 19, 2012
Shirley, my heart hurts for you! It is the empty house, waking up alone!
Punky (Shirley) Johnson
May 18, 2012
My Loving Husband, Babe it has been almost 2 years. Seems like yesterday. I wish I could see you again. I put yellow roses, (your favorite) for you to see on the 16th, your Birthday.Death is so final and it makes me mad that I cannot change that. I will always hold you close to me. 57 years is something to cherish and be proud of. We were the perfect match. Watch over us and take care of the family you have joined. I know God is watching over all of you. It broke my heart to lose all of you. My hugs and kisses to you always..........Punky
March 16, 2012
I love you grandpa! xoxoxoxo
Punky
March 16, 2012
Baby I wish I had gone first. I know you would probably have followed me soon after. It was like we were connected to each other. I just cannot accept the fact you are gone. I just can't see you. I love you so much . It's going on 2 years now. It Seems like yesterday. I wish it was only a dream and I would wake up and there you would be with me once more for all time.I am so sorry you had to go babe. I love you very much....Punky
"Punky" Johnson
March 15, 2012
My husband Jim, Big Bug, Pop's,Dad, Grandpa we all miss you more than you could ever know. I have spent the most lonesome time of my life since you have been gone.I hope that you are happy with Jimmie and Mike and our parents and friends and you had many friends.You were and always will be my First love..........Punky forever
Punky (shirley)
September 29, 2011
I put your poem from Eileen Baker on your guest book but it did not appear.I will check on it. It is beautiful.I love you babe..... Punky
September 28, 2011
Jimmy, you were an asset to this world! Your missed by so many. I hope you are keeping Brent and Jimmy in line.
Carrie Stephens
Punky (shirley)
September 26, 2011
Hi Babe, Time is drawing near to the one year ago you left us. Eileen from N.Y wrote a poem just for you. I will put it on here for you on the 28th. It will be another worst time of my life. This past year has been so very lonesome and sad for me without you.I miss you so...........
Punky
September 25, 2011
It breaks my heart
Shirley
September 19, 2011
My soul mate ,my honey,my husband. It has been almost a year the 28th. I love you,miss you and want you every day of my life.It has been a difficult year without you. Never ever doubt how much you mean to me.We had a wonderful life together .The times with things we have shared and done in the 57 1/2 years we have spent together will always be in my memories. Cherishing one another will always be with me in my heart. I miss you so Babe.......Your forever and always Punky
April 9, 2011
God Bless your father / husband , Mark Muse
March 30, 2011
Hi My Baby,I Love you and miss you so much you can't even imagine. I am so lonesome.It has been almost 6 months and it feels like yesterday. No one knows how I miss you.It is hard to except the fact that you are gone and for once I can't change it, that sucks. Hugs and kisses to you every day and night. Your Punky
Your Punky
February 2, 2011
My Honey I can't even express the sadness I feel. I miss you so much especially at night.It is so hard. It would be 58 years this Feb.7th. That will be a very bad day for me. I think I will just stay in bed all day.Monday Wow ! 58 years. I love you, I miss you, I want you home!!!
punky
January 12, 2011
Hi Babe, I miss you. I try to keep flowers for you every week because I know how you always gave me roses,no special occasion just gave them to me.I hope you enjoy seeing yours. I am terribly lonely without you.It's not right.. Love love love Punky
rikki johnson
January 8, 2011
so another semester just started at school. this is my 3rd. I really like it there and im so hapy that its something that i enjoy and im passionate about. i dont know if i could have had the courage to go back to school without you grandpa , i miss you every day. love you love you love you. love your rikki
Punky
December 30, 2010
Hi Honey, I miss you more! I am trying to deal with the Holidays the best I can.It will never be the same without you.I guess you and Jim Julson are already talking about off-road racing. I love,love,love you and miss you very much. Your Punky.
Jennifer Bramley
December 14, 2010
Hi Grandpa,
I just wanted to let you know that I think about you all the time. I miss you and love you very much. Xoxoxox
Punky
December 11, 2010
I love you Honey every waking minute. Christmas want be the same without you so I'm not going to worry about it. Love love love your Punky
November 8, 2010
I miss you more and more evry day. I Love You so Much. Punky
Lori Adkins
October 22, 2010
To the Johnson Family, I'm so sorry to hear of your huge loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Lori Horning Adkins
Your loving Punky
October 21, 2010
Another day without you,it is so hard.I can't believe you are gone.I love you so much and I miss you more than anyone could ever imagine.
October 18, 2010
I Miss You So.....I Love You..... Your Punky
Your Punky Forever
October 16, 2010
I miss you so.Why did you have to go?I guess God wanted you to be with him for awhile.........I Love You.
Jennifer Johnson-Bramley
October 14, 2010
Every day I think of you, grandpa. Every day I miss you. All my memories are beautiful and full of love. I promise we will all take care of grandma and each other.I know that you are in good hands and are watching down on all of us, that makes me feel safe. You tell us all the time how proud of us you are and how much you love us and that meant so much to us. Our family will continue to make you proud. You have been the best grandpa and great grandpa. I love you! xoxoxoxo
Eileen & Sterling Baker
October 14, 2010
We met our friend Jim in 1988 during Fan Fair in Nashville, Tn. He came to the rescue and did alot of help working in the booth we did for Janie Fricke. Those were fun times, we'll never forget.
Rikki Johnson
October 13, 2010
Hi grandpa-
I miss you a lot. I keep expecting to see you when i get home from school or work, just sitting out there with your iced tea and cigar. Its weird, common sense tells me that your gone, but my heart doesnt know it. It didn't really hit me until we were at your memorial and I was up on that stage reading a letter I wrote you. It got me thinking about a lot of things. You were the smartest man I ever knew, who do I go to now for advice? who do I trust more than anyone else to share all my dreams and wishes with and not feel silly about it. Who's going to look at me with those big shiny glasses, beautiful white smile and big floppy straw hat, and tell me that they are proud of me every single day? The truth is grandpa, that I was proud of YOU every single day. I miss your laugh, i miss our talks, and i miss your hugs. One of my biggest dreams, was that someday you would be sitting at my wedding, so it meant the world to me that Pete came to you and asked for permission to marry me, but not as much as it meant to me that you said yes. You were my hero. I am better because of you. Just remember to save me a seat at that ol green picnic table where all our talks started, with a little hummingbird named Freddy.
love always,
your girl Rikki
Kevin O'Keefe
October 11, 2010
I met Jim in 1966 when he was working on VW engines in his garage. He was the go to person in east county on VW performance parts at that time. He was always willing to provide advice. A true gentleman. Please accept our condolences. Kevin O'Keefe and family and the Bilstein Corporation.
Jim Babbitt
October 10, 2010
Those were some of the best times, like when we rode together in "The Shark" (motor home) down to that restaurant in Harbor Island and Glen Bell told the waiters that it was Jimmie's birthday. Jimmie said "It's not my birthday!" and we all said "He always says that!" and out came the cake and a bunch of singing waitstaff. Good times. I still recite lessons that I learned from Jimmie, "apples and oranges" to my kids, employees and anyone else who needs squaring away. I hope your family can celebrate his life and not feel such a loss. We were all better for knowing Jimmie Johnson.
October 10, 2010
A friend for over 30 years- it didn't really hit me until Friday night that you are actually gone. My friend you will never be forgotten. So many stories, great memories, a great friendship. You know how much we love you-Pinnacle Peak, rum & cokes, desert, off road racing, Bug Machine - We know you are watching over Shirley & your family.Rest "Big Bug". We will
all meet again-what a great time we will have-we love you-God Bless you-Donna & Bobby Prather
Michael Curtis Johnson
October 10, 2010
Waking up in the morning just isnt the same anymore knowing that your not here grandpa. Driving to work knowing that im going to go to your house without you there leaves a hole in my heart. You are my hero. Whenever im in need of inspiration i know I just have to think of you. "What would grandpa do" has popped up in my head a thousand times this past week. I will miss you grandpa but I know you are in heaven now. I promise I wont disapoint you and I will take care of grandma because thats what you would expect from me. I love you grandpa.
Your loving wife
October 9, 2010
Babe, I know you were looking down at all of your Friends,Neighbors and our Wonderful Loving Family last night .You were respected and loved more than you can ever imagine. I love and miss you.
October 9, 2010
Hey Scrappy!This is Sue Bell. I saw Jimmie's notice in the paper last week. It brought back a lot of great memories of racing, sand dunes, bacardi, and eating. I'm so very sorry Shirley. Those were the best years of my life, only because you and Jimmie were in it. Please know that he will be missed terribly.Sue Bell Lakeside
Marlene LeMoine
October 9, 2010
Ours prayers and thoughts are with the Johnson family.
Reagan Malone
October 8, 2010
There was a special sparkle in Jimmie's eyes that made me feel comfortable and at home every time I saw him. I will never forget that special smile he always wore.
Debbie Barker
October 8, 2010
Dearest Shirley and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. If you need anything, you know where we are. Please call.
Debbie, Jeremy and Jason Barker
carrie stephens
October 8, 2010
My thoughts are with you and your family. Jimmy was a giant of a man
He will be missed. My prayers are with you all.
Warm regards, Carrie Stephens. Hemet Ca
Margie & Doc Hollar
October 8, 2010
Shirley, Doc and I are so sorry to hear about Jimmie. You are so lucky to have had him 57 years. Our prayers are with you and all the kids.We will surely miss him in your visits to Ft.Worth.Love and God Bless. Your cousins
10.10.09 @ Castelli Wedding - Grandpa Johnson till we meet again! xoxo
Dom & Kristy Castelli
October 8, 2010
Georgette Stacy
October 7, 2010
Shirley and Family, You are in my Heart and Prayers. Thank You Jimmy for all the wonderful memories.Rest In Peace "Big Bug".
October 7, 2010
Our thoughts are with you all. He was a good man, worked hard and loved his family. (sister-n-law Susie/Andre) Love, Rick and Lisa Wright.
Lisa Wright
October 7, 2010
Our thoughts are with you all. He was a good man, worked hard and loved his family. (sister-n-law Susie/Andre) Love, Rick and Lisa Wright.
Grandpa Johnson, We miss you so much and we know that we will see you up there in heaven soon enough!Your legacy lives on! Love, Shane and Sarah Johns
Shane Johnson
October 6, 2010
October 6, 2010
Shirley and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. He will be greatly missed by all--such a wonderful man.
Michael and Sharon Fingerman, Santee
Kimberly Zink
October 6, 2010
To the Johnson Family,
Our sincere condolense for your loss, Jimmie will be truelly missed by so many. But his spirit lives on, keep the waives on the front porch coming.....
Love The ZinkFamily :)
Marie (Sissy) Stricklin
October 5, 2010
Gonna miss you Big Jim Love you always, Sissy
Your loving Wife,
October 5, 2010
The Light of my Life is gone.I was not ready to let you go. I will love you with all my heart as long as I live.You were such a rock for me and our family.Just know my baby that we will all meet you again someday and we will be together eternally.I love and miss you so very much..
Kathie Upchurch
October 5, 2010
Shirley and family, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my prayers. Jimmie Rest In Peace.
Kathie Upchurch
Jimmie Johnson Chevrolet
October 5, 2010
He was a wonderful cousin and man and I will miss him alot.
Bobbi Herwig
El Cajon
October 5, 2010
Shirley, We were so sorry to hear about Jimmie. He was such a nice man. I so enjoyed seeing him when he came to pick up parts from us(CNC) You worked with my Mom at Dr. Morrisset's office many years ago. My Mom was Mabel Logan. May God give you strength and peace. Chuck & Dolores Neal
Don Fall
October 5, 2010
To Shirley and the Family, our sincere condolences, from Don and Jan Fall, Russ Turner and everyone at Fall Advertising. We all knew Jim for years - and always appreciated his great sense of humor! He will be missed.
October 5, 2010
You will forever remind me of "Peach" ice cream and waiving "Hello" from the front porch. We will miss you!
Lisa & Mike Haynal and Family
Lee,Shauna & Tyler Cronk
October 5, 2010
Big Bug will be greatly missed. We were blessed & honored to have known him, please know that you are in our hearts during this time of sorrow. If there is anything at all we can do please please call Lee or I. We will see you Friday. X O X O Lee, Shauna & Tyler Cronk
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