James Donald Johnson

James Donald Johnson obituary, Rainsville, AL

James Donald Johnson

James Johnson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel - Rainsville on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Mr. James Donald Johnson, age 76, of Crossville, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 3pm on Thursday, September 4, 2025, from W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel. Cremation will follow the funeral services. The family will receive friends from 1pm-3pm, prior to the service, on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to either Shepherds Cove Hospice or to the Veterans Administration. Cremation services provided by W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel.
**Survivors**
Wife: Shirley Ann Whitten Johnson
Daughter: Shannon (Cecil) Sartin
Sons: Nathan (Marion) Johnson and Jamie (Crystal) Crow
Brother: David (Judy) Johnson
Grandchildren: Shontee Griggs, Calvin Williams, Larena Davis, Logan Crow, Colton Crow, Michael Hutson, Renee Wooten, Angie Alton
Great Grandchildren: Serenity Griggs, Alan Griggs, Zayden Griggs, Amberly Williams, Jeremiah Williams, Abigail Goza, Lauren Sartin, Kay Lee Davis
Nieces and Nephews: Steven Johnson, Kevin (Tina) Handley, Nevin Johnson, Ray Lee, Donald Martin, Robert Lee, David Lee, Christina Lee
**Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his parents: Ivan & Dovie Johnson; brother: Phillip Johnson**
Arrangements Entrusted to W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel
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