1975
2005
Memorial services will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday, May 26, 2005, at Anastasia Baptist Church with the Rev. Walter West, associate pastor, officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, 2005, at Kotrady-Hudgins-Croyle Funeral Home, 209 S. Ponce de Leon Blvd. Flowers are gratefully declined. An account for his son has been established at Prosperity Bank. Those wishing may make donations to account number 3005100420 at Prosperity Bank.
He is survived by his wife, Michelle Joiner-Johnson; son, Skyler Max Johnson, stepson, William Wyatt Anderson; mother, Fran Johnson-Gordon, all of St. Augustine; sisters, Lisa (Scott) Hopler, St. Petersburg, Rosie (Rick) Gianvito, Clearwater, brother, Rob Johnson, New Port Richey; maternal grandmother, Margaret Mooday, Crawfordsville, Ind.; three nieces and one nephew. He was preceded in death by his father, William Max Johnson.
Kotrady-Hudgins-Croyle Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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Edna Queenbee
May 19, 2023
Jason!
You have been gone more than 15 years now. You aren't forgotten! Miss you, JJ
Edna
January 30, 2021
Hey JJ,
Shawn and I was talking about you yesterday. It was all about great memories we both shared together.
Everyone seems to move on on their lives but we promised you are not forgotten. You are so missed!
Hugs Edna
May 13, 2017
Almost 12 yrs. But really just the blink of an eye. You are, and always will be, so missed. You are, and always will be, forever remembered. :)
dustin cottrell
August 19, 2011
it has been a while since you had been gone however, been think about you once a while and been asked myself how you been doing so far? i have a plenty of story to share so i guess i will hold on until my time come and sure will share all the news. hope you doing alright. the funny thing that your screen name have been stuck on my buddy list and i have not even bother to take it off for some reason. oh well, i have been deal a rough time with my dad which he have a cancer so it is pretty hard to deal with it. his time frame is somewhat is nearly his time. he been real stubborn however, he seem to have 9 cat life but am pretty impressive with him because he refuse to give up the battle with the cancer so it is kind of hard to talk about it with anyone regard of this and am not sure how to deal with it since he live at missouri while i live in florida. kind of sucks though. well max, just kind of miss talk with you and being hang out with you so, by the way frances if you read this, just want to say hi and hope all goes well with you....
August 17, 2011
There are so many 0f us max. WE JUST MISS YOU.
May 23, 2011
Many are thinking of you at this time. Many think of you always. Prayers to you and your family and friends.
July 10, 2009
Jason Jason!!
Know what!?
My oldest daughter Amanda is now a surf (boogie) girl just like you! you can look it down and see for yourself. .She is so adorable girl..(her little sister Skyler is picking up too!) you can check it out at facebook or let me know so I invite you and see the picture for yourself. Hugs Edna
Michelle Johnson
May 6, 2009
Miss you, Baby!! :)
Mom
September 29, 2008
Happy Birthday My Dearest Son,
I miss you very much, but you live in my heart and always will. I love you with only the deep love a mother could know. Love Forever,
September 13, 2008
Time passed don't mean a thing.
Miss you Max.
Know you are around...but you could be a bit more obvious about it. No one would fault you for that. Anyway. take care and keep watching over all you friends and family.
Sam Reynolds Hendley III
July 21, 2008
Hey Jason, I remembered you since 1985 when I was new student and I meet you at Moore Hall dorm. However, I was very shocking about your death very suddenly at 30 age ...somehow God has his plans for Jason's home to heavenly. I hope you can have peacefully in the heaven and watch over our FSDB friends and your family...of courses...Michelle's family, too. I hopefully that Michelle and her boys will be doing very well in future life. God bless you for rest of best life!!!!!
February 5, 2008
Jason Max,
Its Feb 2008.. It s almost 3 years since you called to come to a special place called a Final HOME.
Want to let you know that I am thinking of you and your precious familiy. My heart still is aching since I got this news. Heath Ledger is up there too so be looking out for him and say Hi for me. You both are so precious.
I just cant wait to see you on other side.
Hugs Edna
November 23, 2007
Some time at eve when the tide is low,
I shall slip my mooring and sail away,
With no response to the friendly hail
Of kindred craft in the busy bay.
In the silent hush of the twilight pail,
When the night stoops down to embrace the day
And the voices call in the water's flow--
Some time at eve when the tide is low,
I'll shall slip my mooring and sail away.
Through the purpling shadows that darkly trail
O'er the ebbing tide of the Unknown Sea,
I shall fare me away, with a dip of sail
And a ripple of waters to tell the tail
Of a lonely voyager, sailing away
To the Mystic Isles where at anchor lay
The craft of those who have sailed before
O'er the Unknown Sea to the Unseen Shore.
A few who have watched me sail away
Will miss my craft from the busy bay;
Some friendly barks that were anchored near,
Some loving souls that my heart held dear,
In silent sorrow will drop a tear--
But I shall have peacefully furled my sail
In moorings sheltered from storm or gale,
And greeted the friends who have sailed before
O'er the Unknown Sea to the Unseen Shore.
Liz Gastelum
June 8, 2007
Time passed doesn't mean a thing.
To Michelle, Wyatt, and Skylar, friends and family-you are in my prayers.
Edna
April 25, 2007
Jason!
Summer time is around the corner!
I could have picture of you getting on your surfboard, being a great HANG LOOSE...TOO COOL! :)
Hugs Edna
December 28, 2006
Hi there, :)
Today, I want to let you know that I am thinking of you.
Oftenly, I wonder how are your only one Michelle and the kids doing.
Miss you terribly, hugs hugs Edna
Dustin Cottrell
May 24, 2006
Max, I just don't know when i will ever get this over with it since it broken my heart to see my best buddy not there but i will have to start to learn how to live with it of what happen at the pool however, it still not a goodboy as you know that. We will get to see each other when my time is come! everytime i drive to anywhere as of myself. i kept on wonder what are you doing today. what we do later on or what up. i have so many thing that i want to say but i am sure you already know what i was going to said. what bother me the most is that i just can't get it over with it since i had been looking for you on that day of accident at the pool. i just really wish i should of had went to the pool and check it out but i never get a chance to do it. i know it is not my fault as i have been told myself so many time. life is though and i know life is not fair but who say life is fair? no body!! i just really wish you are still alive as today so we can hang out as much as we can and go to key west is what i am plan to but your not here. that what bother me that your are not here however i know your are out there somewhere as well. i just want to have one last moment of your time before your time come but i will have to accept as of result of what God's plan. i have been cry once a while. it not because i am being a man. it because i just cant even understand how it happen. one day, i will know what is happen. anyway max, enough of sad news. i got a new truck as used and got a job that suitable for our needs. if your are alive i would of got you this job for the summer. hey, it fun!!! well. i just want to say, hi and hopeful you enjoy your moment at where ever you are at.!!!
michelle, if you read this. please contact me since we miss you a lot!!!
Edna Quinby
May 23, 2006
Jason Max,
(laugh, laugh)
Dont you remember how we first met again at the HC maybe two or three years ago. You were hanging out with Angela and Betsy..You came up to me ask me if I knew who you were. Of course, I didnt know who you were or recongize you. You kept saying " Yes, I remember you very well and Yes, you remember me very well too"
Oh gosh, he was making me feel so bad for not recongize him. You sat down on the picnic table and let me figure out who you were. I gave up then you mentioned Max.. Oh, see, I dont recall any one by that name Max somehow someone mentioned its JJ (Jason Johnson). I jumped out.."Jason?! Oh my gosh! You grew up into a fine young man!" I Thought I would still seeing you in short, not too short guy (He was in freshman in high school)with long blonde hair and was too busy with a girlfriend from Flagler College" That was when I last saw him. We hugged and shared the most wonderful moment was laughters together. We went out together for a dinner at Chili's after the homecoming. We chatted for pretty long time, just two of us with other friends. That was the best time I ever had from you. I really miss seeing your smile.
Jason, you accomplished your life. Sadly, it was too short and it was time for you to go home. This moment, I knew I would never forget you.
Edna Quinby
May 22, 2006
Jason Max,
A year ago that God decided for you to come home. We sorely miss you. Watch over your precious sons Wyatt and Skylar and your loving wife, Michelle. We miss you.
Mom Johnson-Gordon
May 22, 2006
My Dearest Son,
It has been a year today since you left this world and all of us who loved you so very much. I can't even begin to tell you how much you are missed. I do feel your presence and talk to you often, as I am sure you know. I wish I knew what really happened that made you have to leave us. Perhaps one day you will make it more clear to me. I pray some day I can have the opportunity to become close to your son you left behind.
I just want to say that I love you and always will and I feel a great emptiness not being able to hold you in my arms or have you hold me. I do hold you close within my heart and will until the day I die and join you.
Love forever and ever.
KIM TRELFA
January 8, 2006
TO JASON MAX,
I MET YOU ONCE, AFTER OUR PARENTS MARRIED. I WAS ENLIGHTENED TO LEARN OF ALL THE THINGS THAT YOU HAD OVERCOME IN YOUR LIFE, DEATH BEING THE LAST ONE ON THIS EARTH.I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO MEETING YOU AGAIN IN THE PRESENCE OF OUR HEAVENLY FATHER.
KIM TRELFA(GORDON)
Mom Johnson-Gordon
September 30, 2005
My Dearest Son,
I love you with all my heart and am thinking of you on your Birthday. I miss you so very much and will always love you with all my heart. I hope you are happy. You have been in my thoughts every moment of today and really all week. I will never forget the joy you brought to your Dad and I all those years ago, or the fear we faced at the thought of possibly losing you. I still can't believe that you are out of my reach now. I just want to hold you and love you, son, one more time. Love forever,
Edna Quinby
September 26, 2005
Jason Max,
Just want to let you know that I am thinking of you right now, Even thought you physcially left us but your spirit stays with us.
Miss you terribly.
Becky Hodge - Terry
August 6, 2005
Michelle & boys,
Where do I begin? We've been through so much in our lives I never thought this would be a road you would have to go down. My thoughts and prayers will be with you
through-out your journey. Always remember Max is here with you and will always be looking out over you. I love you guys so much and will always be here for you. I'm sorry our lives were in different places and I never got to meet Max, I know he is a wonderful person cause he made you so happy. I love you girl so much and will always be here for you.
Fran (Mom) Johnson-Gordon
July 6, 2005
Dear Jason Max,
In 1974, you entered this world and blessed the lives of your family. Those first two weeks were SO sad-because you were not supposed to live. But Prayer Chains were formed and pleas went up to the Lord. He chose to bless us with your presence for many good, happy years. The time was too short, but we are thankful for those special times. You belonged to Him, but he let you remain.
You changed all our lives, especially when we learned you were deaf. Your whole family voted to move to Florida for your school. We sold the farm and off we moved, even Grandma Johnson, too. Dad and I worked on "sign language" each and every day and your whole family learned too, while you worked hard on your signing and speaking, too - so you could communicate completely with your family and friends.
When you moved to FSDB, you led Dad and Mom to new jobs working with the deaf at the school and changed our lives again. Through the years, you've brought us so much joy, happiness, tears and love, but most of all - LOVE.
Your Dad loved you so very much. God called him Home early in '99. Now you will join him in "Glory". Perhaps he needed his son by his side. Together you'll make heaven a joyful place as you'll probably tug, hug, wrestle and then embrace.
You'll sadly be missed, but your memories will live on as we reminisce - like tonight as through the family pictures we flipped. That beautiful smile, humor and wit, sports, fishing and hanging with friends - soccer, baseball, football, basketball, surfing, swimming, go-karting --you truly enjoyed it all. Your zest for life will sorely be missed.
Then there is that beautiful son that you left behind. We'll do all that we can to let him know that his Dad was a Wonderful man. Thank you for leaving us your precious son to ease our loss as we hold his hand. Please speak to the Angels and let US be a part of his life.
You know how very much we love you. We'll love you forever and then we will join you. To you and to Dad we send our love -- Hugs and Kisses sent Above!!!
Love Forever,
Mom, Sisters, Brother
& Uncle John
P.S. Give Grandma Johnson a great big hug and lots of love. With her in heaven, I know it's a Better Place.
Emily Stocki
June 24, 2005
Hey Max!!
I heard the news and I can't believe you are gone!!
It takes me a while to write this guest book for Jason “Max” Johnson.
When I joined at deaf school and met my classmates. I never forget your greatest cute smile!! You gave our classmate and I in such a brightest day. We made it from elementary to high school and we graduated!! I went to RIT/NTID and you were there. I introduced Devin when he was my boyfriend and now he is my husband. Sadly we didn’t last that long that we have not seen each other ever since.
I read few of guest book and they are right about you, Max. You are a WONDERFUL GUY!! Hope someday we’ll see your new family to meet your wife and two boys!!
You are in peace and an angel looking over your families and friends.
We’ll miss you very much.
God be with you.
Take care, JJ!!
Love you,
Devin and Emily Stocki (Pesola)
From Manitoba, Canada
Michelle Johnson
June 21, 2005
To my Dearest Max,
I will never forget the first day we laid eyes on each other....Do you remember?? In middle school at the ball park. I did not know sign and it was hard to communicate. But we shared phone calls and wrote letters on paper..Then our paths crossed again... Isn't that amazing!!! WE were truely meant to be :)
Wow, we have come a long way, from not being able to communicate in middle school to a very happy beautiful family. I still can not believe you are not physically here with us. However, I feel your presence everyday and know you are guiding me and the children in our every move. I can feel you eternal love and support.
Thank you for the greatest moments in my life. I will cherish these memories always. You are not only my husband, but my soul mate and best friend tooo. I miss you immensely. You are the most patient and kind person and an INCREDIBLE DADDY. You are the perfect role model for the kids. They will miss you forever. I am sooo thankful you and God left me with Skylar JOHNSON, an earthly angel. I am sooo proud to have YOUR son, and pass on your family name.
I miss you and dream of you and pray daily.
One day, I will be THERE to see you again and finally meet your Dad!
Go ahead and smoke a cigar... as you wait for me and the kids.
I love you always and forever,
Michelle
June 21, 2005
All our prayers. For always.
Tisha Money (Michelle's Sister)
June 19, 2005
Max - You were a one of a kind person. Always willing to think of others before yourself. You fit right at home in our family. You loved our family. You are and will be missed. I am so happy Sky looks like you. Everyday Michelle and I talk about Sky being an earthly angel you left her. You were such a proud father of Sky. Always wanting to hold and admire him.
Sean and I promise to help take care of Michelle, Wyatt, and Sky and be there for them no matter what.
We love you and we miss you.
Jackie & Grady Gilbert
June 6, 2005
Max, you are truly an awesome (one of a kind)loving person. You always did everything with your family. I am very glad that we got to spend 10 months living next door to you and your family (Michelle, Wyatt and Sky). We got to experience many fun memories with you all. They will never be forgotten. We saw real happiness. You were a great husband and dad. We will always miss you.
Sending you Lots of Love
Latresha Barrs
June 4, 2005
One most thing about JJ was that I would never forget that he had a nickname for me which always called me "Buffalo Girl". Well that is one of the funniest thing he had ever done and knows how to make someone smile or laugh. Once you got to know him and he would eventually grows on you. My heart goes out to his family and he surly will be missed, not forgotten.
Tina F. Jones
June 1, 2005
Michelle & Fran,
It seemed like I just talked to Max recently as he showed me his pride and joy the pictures of his son (he also was explaining to me where the name Skylar from). We talked about you all plus horses, too! He said that he fell in love with horses more and more. I believe right now that he is riding on one of God's beautiful horses flawlessly! Our deepest sympathy goes to you and your family. Contact me when you want to go riding in memory of Max. May God bless you and protects you in His Precious Arms,
Tina F. Jones and family
Andrea Bauer
June 1, 2005
Jason, You will always be remembered by us in our hearts because you showed us how a wonderful person you are. Many walks on the cloud (Heaven) is when many memories brings to us.
Family and Friends, Look up at the clouds and you will see his smiles as he will always be with you.
Your friend always, Nicky White
Married name Andrea Bauer
Lindy Lancaster
June 1, 2005
Hey Jason "Max", My thoughts and my prayers are with you. I have known you "JJ" for a long time since we were in middle school through to high school. Of course I could never forget you. I'm sorry you had to go. Be glad you are in good place as to be with god. Dear Michelle and kids I'm sorry that you had to go through with this but my praying's are going with you. God bless all to Max's families!
(C/O 94')
Jaime McMullen
May 31, 2005
I WAS SO SHOCKED TO HEAR THE NEWS AND I WAS SO HURT AND UPSET. I WAS GLAD I GOT TO KNOW HIM AND BE FRIENDS WITH HIM. HIS FAMILIES ARE IN MY PAYERS. HE WILL ALWAYS BE LOOKING DOWN ON HIS FAMILY AND PROTECT THEM EVERYDAY. I KNOW HIS SMILE BRIGHTEN EVERY ONES DAY. HE IS A GREAT FRIEND. MAY GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY EVERY DAY.
Liz Gastelum (Griffen)
May 31, 2005
Hey Max. What’s up? You know me as surly, stubborn, ornery-like not too many people do. Always felt comfortable around you. Always could be totally myself. Smoking a cigar…going for another fish…able to leave any expectations for girly-ness at home.
Remember when I told you this frm Tombstone? I remember you understood me. And that was that. Like so many things. Here it is again for you. And I’m not being a sap, just so you know.
Turkey Creek Jack Johnson: Why do you do it?
Doc Holliday: Max is my friend.
Turkey Creek Jack Johnson: Friend? Hell, I got lots of friends.
Doc Holliday: I don't.
Keep that with you Max. It’s always gonna be that.
To Michelle, Wyatt, Skylar, family, and friends- I’ll always pray for you. I’ll always fight for you. Need anything ever, let me know.
Lee Keaton & Max Johnson
Tracie & Jerry Sharpe
May 31, 2005
We surely do miss Max very much! We just wanna to be honor for Max the pix of him and his buddy Lee Keaton! We know that Lee couldnt come so, we will be happy to do for Lee's and make him feel that hes already there for Max's funeral, services, and etc... For Michelle, We r so glad to meet u! Remmy, U and ur kids r in our prayers! Smile... Here's the pix of Max and Lee!
LAICE HUMPHREY
May 30, 2005
I KNOW YOU HAD A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS LIFE HERE. YOU WERE ALWAYS HAPPY AND WILLING TO HELP ANYONE. I WISH YOU A LONGER AND HAPPIER LIFE AND HOPE TO SEE YOU AGAIN SOME DAY.
Herminio Gonzalez
May 30, 2005
JJ is in my thoughts. He made me remember now when my young brothers were with him in the early 1990’s. He was a great company to us. His heart of belonging to the beachside home was peaceful and joyful. I am so sorry and sad that happening to him was gone as he got just what he wanted in his new family. He will be surely missed!
--Herminio Gonzalez, Jr.
Candace &Edward Schifferle &sons
May 30, 2005
In Loving Memory of Max , We all have our own cherished Memories of him , He always had a smile , Its hard to believe he is gone We wish all of his loved ones and friends the most comfort in knowing he is always going to be with you , We will meet again someday , Our sympathies , comfort , love always to his family ..
Tami Gonzalez
May 29, 2005
My prayers and thoughts are with you and family. I have known "JJ" and his parent since 7th grade at FSDB. We grew up together in same class. We graduated together. We have seen each other at work. I enjoyed having his company. We remained good friends. He will be greatly missed! _\m/
Tami Gonzalez (Henson)
Class of 1994
Mary Stewart
May 29, 2005
I will always remember you. I remember our good times when i was working at Bloxham. Whenever I see someone fishing, I always think of you and remember your funny stories about fishing. I miss you very deeply.
Lisa Sudmann
May 29, 2005
Max, you are on my thoughts and prayers goes to your family and you. I was glad we met again last december 2004 after the long lost in touch from our past during the FSD moment.
Bonnie Padgett
May 27, 2005
My prayers and thoughts are with you all who grieve of Jason "Max" Johnson through this time of loss. We will never understand why he has to go but God has the reasons. Prayers and faith will get us go through one day at time.
Tammy Wells ( Class of 94 )
May 27, 2005
Jason, We are sure miss you, However you are in good hands. I will always cherish the memories that we have had at FSD. Give our thoughts and pray goes to your family. See you later Max. God Bless you.
Shawn Whiting
May 26, 2005
Max! Miss you dearly! I remember our good times at FSD and NTID/RIT. You are a great person! I would love to meet your newborn baby, Michelle and her son sometime in the future. HUGS Shawn
Edna Quinby
May 26, 2005
Jason Max,
You will be greatly missed. I will always remember your beautiful smile with so white teeth. You were a fine young man and always will be. Now, you get to put your feet on your surfboard and surf all you want without falling down. Your PRECIOUS families are in my thoughts.
Herbie Quinones
May 26, 2005
Max was a great student. I supervised him in FSDB. He was live near my coquina lake apt. I surely miss him. He is in God's hand. God Bless to his family. I proud of him because He attended RIT as same as mine.
Ray and Alteen Johnson
May 26, 2005
Jason was my night employee and I really miss him. He alway care and counsel the boys the right way.He really was a good role model in his term. We pray for his family. God be with you, all.
Ray and Alteen Johnson
May 26, 2005
To Max's family and friends, His loss was a shock to all of us, I can only hope that the love that Max generated now surrounds and comforts you in your grieving. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Nancy R Griffith
May 26, 2005
Johnson's family-- As the news
travel to Montana.I was shocked to hear that We had lost great friend whom he was under me in Bloxham and Moore Hall also He work at Nights with us. Sure, We will miss him so much. My prayers and My thoughts are with you, Michell also the members of the familes ( Michelle, We used to work together at James Hall back then you were the youngest staff in James Hall)
Kirk Anderson
May 25, 2005
I will miss you, Max, even though I do not know you well as you are greatly missed by the great FSDB community!!!
May 25, 2005
my prayers
Rudy Kerr
May 25, 2005
Max,
I will always remember the times we worked and talked. I remember you very well when you were a student. You had a long blonde hair like a surfer. I enjoyed working with you very much. You were full of life. You brightened the place up wherever you went. You will be missed dearly.
Rudy Kerr
Jackie Acuff
May 25, 2005
Jason was a good guy. He knew how to make people laugh, he made sure that everybody was being taken care of. We will miss him and he will always be in our thoughts and heart. I am so sorry to see him go but knowing that he is in good hands. God bless Michelle and her family and Jason's family.
We love you, Roy, Jackie, Morgan and Chelsea Jae
clyde, sophie Cottrell
May 25, 2005
We will miss you uncle MAX, we had a good time and get a chance to play with you and got a lot of laugh. everytime you came here. we always so happy to see you. we will miss you as always uncle MAX and we love you so much!!!!
Andrea Cottrell
May 25, 2005
Max, There is no words! It hit my heart out of blue! You are my great friend since we are close together in FSDB since 1986, We have so much through bad and good together! You know and I know. You will always be in my heart and I will always remember you many great memories carrying with me all the way to the end. We love you and miss you, Max.. Love always, Andrea Cottrell (Nikki Efthimion, former FSDB 94 with him)
Dustin,Andrea,Clyde,Sophie Cottrell
May 25, 2005
Max, you will always be remember.
You will always be my buddy! We will miss you but your spirit will be with us and your family. Now, you are free to go anywhere you want but just want to say one thing, be good buddy and good bye?? No, we will see you later in the future when our time is come. Take care of yourself wink!!!
robert underwood
May 25, 2005
we sent jason johnson our blessed him as well our four kids of underwoods at fsdb under him in some active and school.. give him and his family comfortable with peace gowns angel above thier suffer needs.. will always pray his family a best life ahead strong faith with his heart being away.. thanks from the underwoods family!...
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