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Jimmy C. Johnson

Jimmy Johnson Obituary

Jimmy C. Johnson July 30, 1941- January 8, 2006 PHENIX CITY, AL— Jimmy C. Johnson, 64, of Phenix City, Alabama died Sunday, January 8, 2006 at the Columbus Regional Medical Center in Columbus, Georgia. Graveside funeral services will be held 11:00am Wednesday January 11th at Lakeview Memory Gardens with the Reverend Lou Cadenhead officiating, according to Striffler-Hamby Mortuary Phenix City. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6pm until 8pm at the funeral home. Mr. Johnson was born July 30, 1941 in Columbus, Georgia son of the late Beatrice Milner Burrell. He was a lifelong area resident and member of the Rocky Mount Baptist Church. Jimmy was the owner-operator of the 13th St. Barbecue in Phenix City and Columbus. Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Gala Slay Johnson of Phenix City, Al., daughter, Jennifer Johnson of Phenix City, son and daughter-in-law, Slay and Traci Johnson of Salem, Al., 2 grandchildren, Dalton and Layne Johnson of Phenix City, sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Buddy Simmons of Columbia, MS., brother, Ronnie Johnson of Birmingham, AL., former son-in-law, Gary Tamor of Phenix City, numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews , cousins and many, many friends. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. To join in a celebration if Jimmy's life please visit www.mem.com. To sign the online guest registry please visit www. striffler-com.

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Published by Columbus Ledger-Enquirer on Jan. 10, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Jimmy Johnson

50 Entries

Morgan Wilgis

January 16, 2006

Hey Jennifer And Slay i just wanted to say i really miss ur daddy and u and slay well tell everyone i love them and i will see yall later i love ya bye.

Love always,

Morgan Wilgis

Jessierene (Rena) Kennedy-WIggins

January 15, 2006

Gala, It's been so long since we've seen each other but I wanted you to know my thoughts and prayers are with you. Jimmy was always so nice to Mother when I took her to the 13th Street Barbeque. Hope we can meet again one day.

Patrick Lynch

January 11, 2006

You will be missed.

meredyth cornett

January 11, 2006

Gala,Slay and Jennifer:

I am away on vacaction and was so shocked and saddened to hear of the untimely death of Jimmy.

To Know Jimmy was to love him. He also had a quality that very few people have and that is he was always the same to everybody.

Graduating with him,raising our kids together, etc. and many other memories are very special to me.

Please accept my sympathy until I can get home and give you all a hug. May God bless you now and always.

Love,Meredyth

Charlotte & Jerry Fulgham

January 11, 2006

Gala: We send our deepest sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Cheryl Monroe

January 11, 2006

The loss of Mr. Jimmy was a great shock to all. He will be dearly missed. He was a super human being- always a kind word to everyone. My sympathy goes out to his family. God bless you all.

richard tyson

January 11, 2006

sorry for your loss,mr.jimmy will be truley missed.

RICHIE & ROBIN DILEONARDO

January 11, 2006

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. GOD BLESS.

Steve Reece

January 11, 2006

to all Jimmy's family, my thoughts and prayers are with you'all right now! Jimmy always had a pleasant smile for all his customers. I first met Jimmy in the little 13th St business he started in 1988, the same year I started working in Columbus, I will miss him.

Joel Burch

January 10, 2006

Jimmy will be missed by so many. He was a valued and loved part of the community. Joel and Jane Burch.

Troyce Smart

January 10, 2006

OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU

Gary Kutulas

January 10, 2006

OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU

Barry Hannah

January 10, 2006

OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU

Sherry Greene

January 10, 2006

OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU

Steve Holland

January 10, 2006

OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU

Sharon Holland

January 10, 2006

OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.HE WILL BE MISSED AND WE WILL NEVER STOP LOVING HIM FOR WHAT HE HAS DONE.MAY GOD BE WITH YALL

R. E. (Ken) Kennedy III

January 10, 2006

Our deepest sympathies to you in this time of need from our family to yours. Jimmy will be greatly missed.

Merritt McMillan- Way

January 10, 2006

My love, thoughts, and prayers are always with you.

Bonnie Hagerty

January 10, 2006

To Gala: You and your family are foremost in my thoughts, and I pray that you may soon find comfort. I have always felt highly honored that I could call you and Jimmy my friends. It can truly be said about Jimmy, and it is being said quite a lot right now, that he was just about the nicest guy in the world.

marsha layfield

January 10, 2006

To: Gala, Jennifer and Slay

Jack and I are so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful husband, father and friend. Jimmy always spoke to me in such a tender way whenever I called Gala. His voice was filled with love and kindness and I know your family has prayed for me in my bout with cancer. I will pray for each of you and I know that only The Lord can truly give you peace and comfort. Jimmy is smiling down from heaven on each of us this day. All my love, Marsha Layfield

Mike Giglio

January 10, 2006

I was saddened to here about Jimmy. Jimmy was a good neighbor and man. My mother lives across the street from the business on 7th Avenue and when I would walk across to get my mother a paper Jimmy would always give me a big smile and ask how mother was doing. May God bless and comfort you during this time of sadness and grief.

Traci Daniel

January 10, 2006

Gala, I am so sorry for your loss. May the many wonderful memories you have help you through this difficult time.

Bobby and Diane Ennis

January 10, 2006

Jimmy was always a friend of mine and I will treasure the times we had at Central. God bless you Gala.

RON & ANN HOLT

January 10, 2006

OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.

RON & ANN HOLT

Angie Woodham Greer

January 10, 2006

Gala, Jennifer, and Slay:

I'm so sorry to hear about Jimmy,your family is in my prayers.I pray that you seek comfort in knowing that God will be there to provide you comfort and peace.

Take care and God Bless you all,

Angie & Chad Greer and family.

Ken & Vicky Jones

January 10, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during the loss of your loved one.

Ken and Vicky Jones

Lois Newman

January 10, 2006

To the Johnson Family, I only knew Jimmy for a little while, through Randy, but I feel truly blessed to have known him at all. He was always so friendly and kind. I know that he will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Please know that you all are in my prayers and if we can do anything just call on us. We are here for you.

Billy Wayne & Connie WILLIAMS

January 10, 2006

LADONIA BAPTIST CHURCH

Yogi Rumsey

January 10, 2006

Jimmy was one of the best men I ever knew. He will be missed not only by me but many others. I will always remember him.

Sue Harris Towhey

January 10, 2006

I am so very sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. My prayers are for your comfort and peace of mind. Jimmy has returned to his Father in Heaven who has welcomed him home.

Frank Ferrell

January 10, 2006

To Miss Gala, Jennifer, Slay, family and friends ...

I join with so many more throughout the community in expressing most profound condolences to all of you.

Also, I join with so many others in expressing gratitude for Mr. Jimmy's contributions to our community.

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Ken and Judy Waldrup

January 10, 2006

We are so sorry for your loss.Jimmy

was a very special person and will be greatly missed.He always had a

smile and kind word.Our thoughs and

prayers are with you.

Sara Richardson

January 10, 2006

We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.

Sara and James Richardson

Larry Churchwell & Extreme Marine

January 10, 2006

We're so Sorry to here about Jimmy,He was a great person to deal with.Always treated everyone equally.This Community is really going to miss him.Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Family.

Larry Churchwell /Extreme Marine

ken and connie woodham

January 10, 2006

Gala and family: Our prayers are that God will comfort you all thru this time of sorrow. Jimmy was a childhood friend that will be missed by us all.

Donald Edmondson

January 10, 2006

When in the course of human events God allows our paths to cross with people like Jimmy you know you have been blessed by God. My prayers are with you. Semper Fi

Bubba Hudson

January 10, 2006

Sorry for your loss, I will miss Jimmy.

Bubba

Marsha Posey

January 10, 2006

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of such a nice man. Everyone liked Jimmy and it just won't be the same going into the bbq business without his friendly face and jokes with everyone. My prayers are with his family.

frank kinney

January 10, 2006

i'm sorry to hear of yall's loss.he will surely be missed.my prayers and thoughts are with you all.

Richard Short

January 10, 2006

Jimmy Johnson, a good man who always had a kind word and never forgot your name.

jeff-eve jones

January 10, 2006

we're so sorry to hear of ya'lls loss.jimmy will surely be missed.our prayers and thoughts are with you all.

Patsy Grimes

January 10, 2006

Gala,

To you and your family, my deepest sympathy. Jimmy will be missed by many and was a really great person.

If you ever need anything please let me know. God bless....

Patsy

Kim Langley

January 10, 2006

Just a note to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers daily. If you need anything please call. You are our family and we are always there for you.

Love you Always!!!

Wilma Rushing

January 10, 2006

Jennifer, I am so sorry for your loss. May God give you and your family comfort. Ms Rushing

Faye Lisle

January 10, 2006

My sincere sympathy to the Johnson family. Jimmy was always so kind to ask about my husband after he became ill. We had known Jimmy since he was with the insurance company. He was a very nice man.

January 10, 2006

I am so sorry for your loss.Jimmy was such a kind person. I will miss seeing him and his thoughtful greetings on each visit to the 13th St. Store. Kay T. Edson

Dorothy Oliver

January 10, 2006

Jimmy and I started elementary school together at the Old Brick School in Phenix City on Railroad Street and graduated together in 1959 from Central High School. A wonderful and true friend.

Margie,Randy & Chad Smith

January 10, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sorrowful time.

Jimmy will be missed by many of his friends and colleagues. Jimmy had a wonderful sense of humor which made it a joy to be around him.

May God comfort you.

God Bless

love,

the smith family

Randy Newman

January 10, 2006

Ms.Gayla, Jennifer, and Slay, I am so sorry for your loss.Jimmy was my 2nd dad. I feel like all of you are my family since we had spent so much time together over the years. If I can do anything in the world for any of you, please let me know.

Randy Newman

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