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1940
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2018
Jimmy Johnson Obituary
1940-2018
Jimmy was born to the late Florence and John Johnson on May 24,1940 in Ontario, Oregon. Jimmy had a life long love of flying. In his younger years he worked for Barstow Aviation as a flight instructor. In 1964 he began his career as a Pilot with Delta Airlines, expanding to International flights before retiring in 1997. In 1988 he graduated from South Texas College of Law, specializing as a trial lawyer in class action suits and retiring in 2015. He was producer and co-owner with his brother of Sound Masters Recording Studio originally Nashville Sound studio in Houston, Tx for many years.
Jimmy is preceded in death by Ricky Dean Johnson, Lola Johnson Mason, Dorothy Johnson and Johnny Johnson. Survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Suzanne. His children, Debra Bruce, Marissa (Thomas) Hubbell and Blake (Katie) Johnson along with his brother Joel (Beth) Johnson and five grandsons. Jimmy was lovingly known as "Pops" to his family and friends. Pops had not only love of flying and law but he enjoyed cooking for his family and working on motorcycles and cars. Pops didn't cook just for the sake of carrying on the tradition, but rather it was for another moment with someone. He knew the value of a meal, a creative expression of tastes and flavors and moments spent with loved ones that we can now carry with us. He was focused on the "now". It can be comfortable to take a back seat to the universe and digest each moment by its core emotion, but he taught us to live for the "now", take it for what it truly is.
Pops gained his final wings on April 29, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He is still within all of us and we will carry a piece of him with us during our journey. We have the chance to carry on the memories, heartache, creativity, intelligence, diligence and the spirit of Pop through our days.
As we close this chapter of life, we would like to think we will continue on our journey with him as our co-pilot.
If you would like to contact the family for celebration of life information or updates, please email [email protected]
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Memories and Condolences
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Bishop Mildred Henry
October 22, 2024
My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the J. D. Johnson family. Suzanne Johnson you know me as Vastie Saulter's neice. I love you and your precious family. I will be praying for you, Blake and Marissa continually.
Bishop Mildred Henry
October 22, 2024
Mr. J. D. Johnson was not a fine lawyer, but, he was a genuine caring person. I will never forget you J. D. You were a true friend to not only me, but, to my family. You have earned your eternal wings. R I P
C K
July 24, 2018
Please accept my heartfelt condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I'm so sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time to comfort you and give you strength.
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