James "Jim" W. Johnson

James “Jim” W. Johnson, 74, passed away March 9, 2019. He was born on July 4, 1944 in Fort Wayne, IN, the son of the late Earl and Elizabeth Johnson. Jim was a 1962 graduate of Arcola High School and attended Purdue University for one year. He went on to serve in the U.S. Air Force/Air National Guard until he was honorably discharged in 1970. He was a member of Grabill Missionary Church. Over the years he enjoyed singing with the Summit City Barber Shop Chorus, being a 10 year 4-H member and was a 50 year 4-H Dairy Club Leader. Jim grew up on a dairy farm and enjoyed working as a farmer for a majority of his life. Jim also worked at Wieland Furniture and Fisher Specialties and served as a volunteer firefighter. Since retiring, Jim enjoyed camping trips especially with his grandchildren and could always be found fixing something or wood working. He is survived by his wife, Naomi Johnson of 24 years; children, Dawn (Dave) Trudell, Tara (Tim) Hallman, Amy (Jamil) Saleh; step-children, Bonnie (Barry) Kammeyer, Cheryl (Kevin) Nill, and David (Natalie) Clark; 8 grandchildren, and 4 step-grandchildren; siblings, Margaret Dahlkamp, Paul (Cheryl) Johnson and Lauretta (Dan) Matter. Funeral service will be 10 am on Friday, March 22, 2019 at Grabill Missionary Church, 13637 State St, Grabill, IN 46741 with calling one hour prior. Visitation will take place from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 on Thursday, March 21, 2019 also at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Grabill Missionary Church or Allen County 4-H Club. Arrangements entrusted to D.O. McComb and Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home.