James Carrol Johnson

James Carrol Johnson, 58, of Tallahassee, FL, transitioned unexpectedly from this earthly realm to eternity on June 2, 2023 while enjoying one of the things he loved most in life - hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with family. James was born on January 24, 1965 to Jimmie Lee Johnson and Lt. Gilbert L. Johnson, U.S. Navy (deceased) in Oklahoma City, OK.

After graduating from Fletcher High School in Jacksonville Beach, FL, class of 1982, he moved to Tallahassee, FL to attended Florida State University where he obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics. He later completed a Master's Degree in Public Administration (MPA) at Wichita State University in Wichita, KS. He spent over twenty-eight years at Florida State University in various roles, most recently as a Strategic Category Manager in MRO/Facilities. He spent every available moment outside of work exploring nature, including hiking, mountaineering, cruising, long-distance cycling, fly-fishing, kayaking, and enjoyed international travel with family and friends.

James was preceded in death by his father Lt. Gilbert L. Johnson, U.S. Navy. He is survived by his mother, Jimmie Lee Johnson; by his younger brother Steven L. Johnson; by his best friend, adored wife, and mother of his three children, Shelia R. Johnson; by his children, Dr. Brandon A. Johnson, Daniel J. Johnson, and Lindsey K. Johnson; and by his niece, Magdalena A. Price. He will also be fondly remembered by his Mother-in-love, Sonja Philpot Lindsey-Moore of Tallahassee, FL; Brother-in-love, Daniel Carlton Lindsey of Tallahassee, FL; Sister-in-love, Teresa Lindsey-Houston (Shaun) of Battle Creek, MI, his grand-dog, Grace, and a host of aunts, uncles, beloved friends, and valued co-workers. He was a member of Restoration Place Tallahassee (Pastor Richard Ledford).

A Celebration of Life is planned for Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Florida State University's Dodd Hall at 641 University Way, Tallahassee, FL 32306 @ 1:00p.m. EST.

Giving

Donations may be made to "Friends of the Smokies" in the name of James C. Johnson to one of his favorite national parks and last place of rest - Great Smoky Mountains National Park https://tinyurl.com/JamesSmokies

Acknowledgments

The family wishes to sincerely acknowledge the thoughtfulness and support they continue to receive from family, friends, and acquaintances near and far. The outpouring of love brings comfort in so many ways. Thank you!