Mr. James B. “JB” Johnson, age 81, of Jonesborough, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Johnson City Medical Center.
James was born on July 19, 1941, to the late Albert and Dorothy Johnson.
Mr. Johnson was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was an avid gardener and loved taking care of his flowers. JB retired from TVA John Sevier Fossil Plant after 20 years of service. He was a lifetime member of UA 538 in Johnson City. He loved fishing and his donkey, Joe.
In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his first wife, Phyllis Jean Johnson and one brother Roy Lee Johnson.
Survivors include wife, Barbara Lilly Johnson; sons, Ralph “Jimmy” Johnson and wife, Brenda of Chuckey, Vernon Johnson and wife, Jan of Afton, Dwayne Johnson and wife Jean, of Knoxville, Billy Joe Johnson and wife, Lisa of Limestone, Terry Johnson and wife Debbie, of Jonesborough; brothers and sisters, Arland Johnson, Dillard Johnson, Roger Johnson, Phyllis Riddle and Michael Johnson; Brothers and Sister in law, Jerry & Jenny Scalf, Curtis & Donna Rasnake, Billy Ray & Carolyn Seaton, Kathy Mathiesen, Larry and Cindy Jennings; 16 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; special loved ones, Kathy “Duke” Horton, John C. “Fuzz” Crawford, Janice Crawford, Billy “Mag” Baines, and Irene Folks; special friends, Bill and Janet Lilly.
Funeral Services will be at 2 PM, Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor John H. Moore officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00 noon to 2:00 PM, prior to the service. Graveside services will follow at Maple Lawn Cemetery.
12/29/2022
Ernie Crawford
There are no words to describe this man..I have always loved him..he was one of the best people I have ever known..he will be missed..
12/29/2022
George and Carolyn Bowers
So sorry for your loss.
JB was a great friend and a great co worker. A real good person. He will be missed.
12/29/2022
Mike and Margaret (Watts) Ward
Mr Johnson was always such a kind man, doing anything he could to help someone else. To Jimmie and Brenda and all of the family we wish you peace and comfort during this difficult time. Hope all your special memories can bring some comfort in the days ahead.
12/29/2022
Pete & Sandra Verwey
Sorry for your loss Vernon. Pete liked seeing your Dad and helping him a little.
It was so good to see JB at the retiree picnic at Boone Dam a few months ago. I will miss him. What a wonderful craftsman he was at John Sevier, and a better person.
J.B was one of the best neighbors ever. He always called to make sure John and I were ok. He was so very kind and thoughtful. To all his family, we are sorry for your loss and our prayers are with you.
The Taylor's Thoughts and Prayers are with the entire family!
JB was such a good man...hard working, loved his family and was just a good friend to my family for a lifetime! What a reunion in heaven there was. I will miss him. Love & prayers to you all.
12/27/2022
Vernon Ray Johnson
John 3 16 THANK GOD I KNOW WERE MY DAD IS
