T.J. was born in Columbus January 28, 1950, the son of William A. and Doris Smith Johnson. He married Debra L. Perry November 2007 in Brown County; she survives.
He worked for Cummins Engine Company 35 years retiring in 2003 as a Shop Steward. He was a member of Columbus Moose and Columbus Eagles. He loved all sports especially golf.
He is survived by his wife, Debra L. Johnson of Columbus; daughters, Shannon (Wayne) Noble of Columbus, Kelley (Bobby) Rice of Columbus and Tara Johnson of Columbus; grandchildren, Kaitlyn (Trevor) Beckwith, Jarrett Noble, Rylee and Izabella Rice all of Columbus; great grandchildren, Maddisyn, Elijah and Brailen Beckwith all of Columbus; his beloved dog and best friend, Hank.
Funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday Myers~Reed Chapel on 25th Street with Pastor Dan DeFriece officiating. Visitation from 11:00 a.m. to service time Tuesday. Burial will be in Garland Brook Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.myers-reed.com.
Memorials may be made to Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.
Myers~Reed Chapel is serving the Johnson family.
