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James Johnson Obituary

Longtime Anchorage resident James "J.J." Johnson Jr., 49, died at his home on Sept. 8, 2010.

No service will be held.

J.J. was born Dec. 13, 1960, in Anchorage. He was an owner of J.J.'s Auto in the 1980s; afterward, he went on to be a longtime truck driver and Teamster.

He is survived by a 10-year-old son, Kyle James Johnson; and an 8-year old daughter, Morgan Elyse Johnson, both of Anchorage; sister, Lori Driscoll of El Paso, Texas; brothers, William and Richard Johnson, both of San Diego, Calif.; and father, James Johnson Sr., also of Anchorage.

"He was a very devoted single father," his family wrote. "J.J. was completely involved in his children's many activities."

Arrangements are with Janssen's Evergreen Memorial Chapel, www.janssenfuneralhomes.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Anchorage Daily News from Oct. 12 to Oct. 13, 2010.

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November 11, 2010

From when you protected me in grade school to teaching me to ski down the church hill to taking me fishing at the cabin to wild days and family memories - we've laughed, played and cried and I always felt like you were my wall and we could get through anything. I'm proud of you and know you're in the loving arms of mom and grandma. Forever love, sister

October 13, 2010

Well what can u say, he was the best big brother and dad, he taught me alot about being both in his cool unique jimmy way! walk well my brother and say hi to heather for me~ RIP jj

Chris Erdle

October 12, 2010

I saw you a while back in a store, regrettably I did not make my way across the store to say hello.

I will miss you.

Peace be with you.

Anna Sappah

October 12, 2010

You hold a place in my heart and I pray for your family to find comfort and healing.

marion conley

October 12, 2010

So sorry to hear that you passed. I often thought about you through the years, remembering always what a gentle and wonderful parent you were to your kids and how you always put their needs above everyone and everything, I know it wasn't always easy but you stayed strong out of your own love and dovotion for your kids. So glad I got to know you JJ and thank you for the kindness you showed me whenever we were in eachothers presence; God knows your heart and I'm sure he is bringing you home....Marion of Alaska

Skip Taylor

October 12, 2010

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

missy jones

October 12, 2010

my dear sweet friend i will never stop missing you..a life time of memories and laughs still live in my heart til we are together again.. i will miss your smile, your laugh, your hugs..i just miss you..you left way to soon...

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