James Morelle Johnson was born to James Lamar Johnson and Mary Lee Coburn on January 12, 1926 in Orleans Parish. He was promoted to Heaven on Monday, February 17, 2020 in Shreveport. James proudly served in the U.S. Navy during World War 2, on the U.S.S. Menard (APA201). He later met and married the love of his life, Lillie Helen Chance, on July 16,1949. James was a devoted husband, son, father, and grandfather, as well as friend to many. He worked for Foremost Dairy as a delivery man for many years. Later, he went to work for the Caddo Parish School Board as foreman of the grounds crews. He retired from the school board in 1986.
He loved to fish and spend time at their camp on Toledo Bend. After his retirement, they purchased a travel trailer and traveled all over the United States and parts of Canada. James loved to garden and had a small garden everywhere they lived. He was a devout Christian and was faithful to their church, Kingston Road Baptist. Even though he couldn't attend, they still supported their church.
James was preceded in death by his parents, and brother C.W. (Bill) Johnson. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Lillie Helen Johnson who he adored. He is also survived by three children, Sherry Kissler of Omaha, NE, Gary L. Johnson and wife Jackie of Blair, OK, and Diane Cole and husband Tom of Shreveport. Mimi and Pawpaw as they are affectionately known have 4 grandchildren, Jereomy Frum and Michelle Frum, Cassandra Cole Marsh and husband Terry, Thomas James Cole and wife LaDonna. Pawpaw really didn't have inlaws. All were his children and grandchildren. In addition, he has 10 Great Grandchildren and 2 great, great grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Centuries Memorial Funeral Home on Friday, February 21,2020 at 2:00 PM. with Rev. Gene Nix, pastor of Shreve City Baptist Church, officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00PM until the service starts.
Honoring Pawpaw as pall bearers will be James Cunningham, Jim Rabb, Marvin Williams, T.J. Cole, Terry Marsh, and Cole White. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make a donation in James' honor to the church of your choice.
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