~~ James E. Johnson, 67, was called Home by his Loving Savior, on Monday, December 15, 2014.
James was born in Meridian, MS on August 11, 1947, the son of Edward and Mattie Lee (nee: Smith) Johnson.
James was a 1965 graduate of William Horlick High School. After graduation, James joined the Racine Police Department, where he served honorably for over 35 years. He was also serving with the Wind Point Police Department for the past 28 years. James was a family man through and through. His grandchildren were the center of his world, and everything revolved around them.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife Rochelle; children, Jorena Lewandowski, of Milwaukee,Tracy (Veronica) Steward, Stacy Johnson, and Preshes Johnson, all of Racine; grandchildren, Ashley, Darrion, Jalen, Jeremy, Justin, Infinity, Jorvonte, and Jeffrey; mother, Mattie Lee Johnson, of Houston, TX; sisters, Edwina (Keith) Green, of Houston, TX, Brenda (Michael) Fortune, of Atlanta, GA, Linda ”Faye” (Les) Higgenbottom, of Racine, Janice “Pokey” (Roosevelt) Willis, of Houston, TX, Margaret Love, of Memphis, TN, and Jacqueline Oliver, of Atlanta, GA; brothers, Michael Johnson, of Atlanta, GA, Gregory (Olga) Johnson, of Houston, TX, and Bryant (Brenda) Johnson, of Vallejo, CA. He is also survived by several, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. James was preceded in death by his father, Edward Johnson, paternal grandparents, Squire and Peggy Johnson, mater grandparents, Percy and Fabie Smith.
There will a visitation here in the funeral home on Monday, December 22nd from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. The Homegoing Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., in the Enterprise Baptist Church, Enterprise, MS, on Saturday, December 27th. Visitation will be in the church from Noon. until the time of the service. To honor James request, burial will follow in the New Fellowship Cemetery, in Enterprise.
Anita Yoghourtjian-Jones says
It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I read about the passing of James. He was one of the kindest people to be put on this earth. Even though it’s been many years since I’ve seen him, he is forever in my heart with many fond memories. As our next door neighbor on Liberty Street, he was our friend and our protector. My deepest sympathies to James’ wife, children, grandchildren, mother, brothers and sisters.
Sharon P. says
My thoughts and prayers are with the family during their time of bereavement. Continue to cherish the wonderful memories that were shared.
Jan Osborn says
I only met Jimmy a couple of times at the Village, enjoyed visiting with him. My condolences to his family, he seemed like a wonderful man.
Deb Johnson says
I have only known Jim thru his membership at the credit union since I’ve worked here. With each of his visits he was always very kind and usually had one of his grandchildren with him, and always spoke dearly of them. He will be deeply missed. My sympathy to all of the family.
Hazel Dickfoss says
It’s been years since I’ve seen Jimmy but remember a lovely man who was always friendly and fun to talk to when we worked together I was in fine jewelry at JCPenney and he was security. So sorry to learn of his passing but remembering him brings sadness
but also a smile to my heart because he was that kind of person.
The Moore Family says
May God comfort u during this difficult.