Jack Lindsay Johnson

JOHNSON Jack Lindsay Johnson, 84, of Columbus, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, July 28, 2012. He was born January 24, 1928 in Rome, Ohio. Jack is preceded in death by his parents Lawrence and Mildred (Cooper) Johnson, his son Kris Lindsay Johnson, and infant sister Joan Johnson. Jack will be missed by his loving wife of 52 years, Dorothy (Shultz) Johnson; daughter, Jill (Mark) Helber; grandsons, Benjamin and Nicholas Helber; son, Greg Lindsay Johnson; brother, Kenneth (Joan) Johnson; sister, June (Gary) Fullerton; sister-in-law, Jean Campbell; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Jack was a graduate of Cleveland Heights H.S., where he was a second string end in football. He received his B.A. from Denison University in 1950, where he played baseball and football for coach Woody W. Hayes from '46-'48. Jack attended Franklin University Law School, and received his Juris Doctorate from Capital University Law School. Jack was proud to be the first college graduate in the Johnson/Cooper family. Jack proudly served as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy Reserves, and was on active duty during the Korean War from '53-'56 and served as a Destroyer Officer on the U.S.S. Stickell DDR-888. Jack received the China Service Medal (Extended), the Korean Service Medal and the United Nations Medal. He was the Boot Camp Battalion Commander at Great Lakes from '55-'56. Jack worked as an Attorney from 1961 to present. He was a prosecuting attorney for the City of Columbus before becoming self-employed. Jack was a member of St. John Lutheran Church where he served in a number of positions. He was a member of the Christian Lawyers Association, Navy League, United States Navy Memorial, Storytellers, and the American Bar Association. CEO Magazine Franklin County named Jack as one of the "Top Lawyers" in 2009 and 2010, based upon "AV" rating by Martindale-Hubble. Jack never met a stranger, loved to talk and tell stories. He loved spending time with his family, especially watching his grandsons play baseball. Family will receive friends Friday, August 3, 2012 from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 12Noon at St. John Lutheran Church, 6135 Rings Rd., Dublin, OH 43016. Rev. John Greig, officiating. Interment in the Veteran's section at Sunset Cemetery. Contributions may be made in Jack's memory to the St. John Matching Fund. Arrangements entrusted to SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, (614) 457-5481. To share memories of Jack, visit www.schoedinger.com.