James Johnson
June 21, 2013
James Blair “JJ” Johnson, 42, passed away at his home Friday, June 21, 2013.
Services will be held at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, June 26, 2013. Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, June 27. Inurnment will occur Friday, June 28, at 9:30 a.m., at Iowa Veterans Cemetery, Van Meter.
James was born April 22, 1971, in Waukee, to Dr. Charles O. and Mary C. (Blair) Johnson. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1990 to 1997. Jim’s daughter, Maddilyn Grace Johnson, who was born in Okinawa, Japan, was the love of his life. Jim had many passions; among them were fishing, his house, and his antique truck and tractor, but above all, his family.
James is survived by his daughter, Maddilyn Johnson; siblings, Marie Johnson of West Des Moines, Carla Johnson of Baltimore, MD, Kurt (Joyce) Johnson of Panora, Michelle (John) McManus of Bondurant, Bob (Merry) Johnson of Earlham, Chris (Barb) Johnson of Dallas Center, Patricia (Steve) Pauly of Winterset, Joe Johnson of West Des Moines, Theresa (Ric) Cortez of Olathe, KS, and Dianne Wood of Colfax; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Charles O. and Mary C. Johnson.
Memorial contributions may be directed to family in order to provide a college fund for Maddilyn.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Liz Hollinger
06/28/2013
My sweet Maddie - Thinking of you during this beyond difficult time. Your Dad was wonderful to me while I worked at SimplexGrinnell and I remember him fondly and you! I still have a picture that you made for me when you were just a little one at the office. JJ will live on through your beautiful heart. He loved you more than anything and you were the light in his life. Please feel free to contact me if you need to talk. Much love to you my dear xoxo
Beth Randall
06/27/2013
My warm wishes to you all in this heart breaking time. We never met JJ in person, but my husband and I worked with him through SimplexGrinnell for years and he was always professional and super good at his job. Our hearts broke when we heard the news of his passing. God bless you all.
Tom and Beth Randall
Terry and Brad
06/27/2013
May the Lord help you find the strength to help you through this time. Our hearts and prayers are with you all.
Dave, Sharon, Tyler, Sami and Cassie
06/26/2013
We wish you peace to bring you comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you.
Love you all,
The Irwin's
Gary & Barbara Bagby
06/26/2013
Barbara and I send our sympathy and ask the Lord to be with you at this time of loss. Tom, my youngest son, and James knew each other while going to Waukee Schools. His father, Dr. Charles Johnson, cared for 4 generations of our family. God Bless all of you.
Brian O'Harra
06/25/2013
I met J.J. while working at the University of Iowa. I always enjoyed working on projects with J.J. He was one of the best!
Jill (Zeeb) Tobin
06/25/2013
To all of the Johnson's, my heart is so heavy and my prayers are with you all. I will miss you my sweet cousin Jim. To know Jim, was to love him. See you all Thursday.
Sara and Josh Dooley
06/25/2013
Michelle, John, Bill, Kate, Chris, and the entire Johnson Family:
We pray that God will provide strength and comfort during this difficult time, and the love you share for one another will carry you through the hard moments. We love you all so very much.
With love,
Sara, Josh, Ben and Michael Dooley
Laura and Randy Wendland
06/25/2013
Our hearts are with you all at this time. You know what you mean to us. May God wrap you in his arms and give you comfort. Faith and Family - forever.
Tabatha Commins
06/25/2013
Joe,
My family and I are thinking of you and your family as you go through this tough time. May you find comfort and strength in your memories of Jim and in the love your family has for one another.
Tabatha Commins and Family