Share John M. "J.J." Johnson's obituary with others.
Invite friends and family to read the obituary and add memories.
Stay updated
We'll notify you when service details or new memories are added.
You're now following this obituary
We'll email you when there are updates.
Please select what you would like included for printing:
IN LOVING MEMORY OF John M. "J.J." Johnson
John M.
"J.J." Johnson
December 11, 1944 – February 20, 2020
John M. "J.J." Johnson's Obituary
John M. "J.J." Johnson, 75, widower of Shelva Johnson, of Staunton passed away Thursday, February 20, 2020 at the Hospice House in Fishersville.
Mr. Johnson was born on December 11, 1944 in Charlottesville, Virginia a son of the late Lawrence and Mary (Miller) Johnson.
John was considered a "Legend among truck drivers" and drove over the road for many years, including his work at Fauber Freightways. He spent time as a firefighter for the Staunton Fire Department and loved any kind of animal, especially dogs. He was raised on a farm and his love for farming continued throughout his life.
Surviving is his companion of 7 years, Sarah Fitzgerald of Staunton; a daughter, Letecia Lindsay of Staunton; a brother, Glenn Johnson (Sharon) of Bedford County and a sister, Donna McCarty (Larry) of Rocky Mount; many nieces and nephews; and his two dogs "BobBob" and "Pepper".
A Graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 26, 2020 in Oaklawn Memory Gardens.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Augusta Dog Adoptions, 821 Town Center Drive, Waynesboro, Virginia 22980 or the Staunton-Augusta Regional SPCA, P.O. Box 2014, Staunton, Virginia 24402.
Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 230 Frontier Drive, Staunton, is in charge of his arrangements.
Mr. Johnson was born on December 11, 1944 in Charlottesville, Virginia a son of the late Lawrence and Mary (Miller) Johnson.
John was considered a "Legend among truck drivers" and drove over the road for many years, including his work at Fauber Freightways. He spent time as a firefighter for the Staunton Fire Department and loved any kind of animal, especially dogs. He was raised on a farm and his love for farming continued throughout his life.
Surviving is his companion of 7 years, Sarah Fitzgerald of Staunton; a daughter, Letecia Lindsay of Staunton; a brother, Glenn Johnson (Sharon) of Bedford County and a sister, Donna McCarty (Larry) of Rocky Mount; many nieces and nephews; and his two dogs "BobBob" and "Pepper".
A Graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 26, 2020 in Oaklawn Memory Gardens.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Augusta Dog Adoptions, 821 Town Center Drive, Waynesboro, Virginia 22980 or the Staunton-Augusta Regional SPCA, P.O. Box 2014, Staunton, Virginia 24402.
Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 230 Frontier Drive, Staunton, is in charge of his arrangements.
To order memorial trees in memory of John M. "J.J." Johnson, please visit our tree store.
Funeral Services for John M. "J.J." Johnson
Graveside
February
26
Oaklawn Mausoleum and Memory Gardens
Starts at 11:00 am
John M. "J.J." Johnson's Guestbook
Visits: 0
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors