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Jimmy Johnson Obituary
Oct 18, 1935 - Dec 21, 2016
Mountain View CA
Jim passed peacefully December 21 at age 81. Born in Cameron, OK, Jim grew up in Mountain View, CA, attended Whisman School and graduated from Mountain View High. He served honorably in the U.S. Air Force, attended San Jose State University, and retired after a distinguished sales career with ITT and Fairchild Semiconductor.
He is survived by his loving children Melanie Johnson (John Hawker), Sheryl Johnson (Neely Crowley), Michael Johnson (Kim Blevins), Kathy Johnson Wesolowski (Jeff Wesolowski), and Matthew Johnson, granddaughters Emilee Amaro (Nick Amaro), Amanda DeNolf (Neil DeNolf), Elise Tarens, Erica Tarens, Janelle Wesolowski, Megan Wesolowski, great-grandsons Oliver and Landon Amaro, brother John B. Johnson, aunt Anna Bowden, cousins Ruth Goforth, Tom Goforth, first wife Shirley McCulloch Pisano (Vincent Pisano), sisters-in-law, brothers-in law, and their families.
Jim was predeceased by his parents Neva Jewell Goforth and John Leroy Johnson, wife Elaine Bella Johnson, and wife Susan Yamen Johnson.
At Jim's request there will be no services. Memorial donations can be made to the charity of your choice.
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KELLEY
January 7, 2017
MAY THE THOUGHT OF KNOWING THAT FRIENDS AND FAMILY SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF BE OF COMFORT TO YOUR FAMILY.PLEASE READ PROV 17:17
W. Wood
January 4, 2017
Please accept my condolences to Mr. Johnson's family. May the peace of the God of all comfort be with you at this very sad time.
Christmas 1968
Melanie Johnson
December 31, 2016
I am grateful to have learned so many valuable life lessons from you. Rest in peace, Daddy. I love you always, Melanie
December 31, 2016
I miss you Dad. I love you always, Sheryl
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December 31, 2016
As your family shares memories and stories in the weeks to come, I too would like to share.
My daughter Kate was only about 2-3 years old when she began singing and showing an interest in music. I remember telling Sheryl and she mentioned that her dad Jimmy had a piano for sale. After contacting Jimmy, we set up a pick up time and he gave us the piano for free. He just wanted to be sure the piano was going to be played. We were so grateful for his kindness.
Our house has been filled with music ever since that day, our daughter Kate is in college majoring in the Performing Arts, and she was just playing that piano last night while home for break. Thanks Jim Johnson! The Lincoln-Sullivan's
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