I was a classmate with Gerry at St. Joseph High School in Fremont, Ohio. Have and will always remember Gerry with a smile and a good laugh. God bless his family as they move to the next step. Have great memories of Gerry.
James Gonya
Westerville, Ohio

So sorry for your loss! Sending love to Uncle Robert, Aunt Robin, Joanie, and family!

Love,
Megan, Matt, and Jenkins Tomlinson 

Tom and Diane
Family

We are so sorry for your loss, our words can never express how our hearts feel. When we think of Jerry we remember all the nice times we had in London Kentucky, and listening to his stories. Jerry was a wonderful man, he was funny, smart and had a great laugh, we will miss him dearly.

Love Always

Remembering the wonderful time we had in Alaska celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary.  Thanks Joannie and Jerry for a great and memorable time.  Jerry was the greatest and most knowledgeable Alaskan guide a crew could ever ask for.  Love you guys bunches.
Bob and Mary

Joanie we are thinking of you and your family on the passing of Jerry. He was a loving husband to you and a great father, grandfather and great grandfather. I always enjoyed his stories and his jovial laugh. He is in our prayers as you.  With love John,Sonia and family                     

I will miss the way my dad  taught. He was teaching me his carving skills. He always told me mistakes were part of the process.  His lessons were always filled with patience and humor. The picture is the first thing I carved on my own. He was so proud. I promise to keep practicing dad. I love you.

Dad having fun at one of our birthday parties!

Mom's Favorite Picture!  If Dad had written a book, this would have been on the back cover.

We celebrated all of our birthdays at one time at an indoor golf facility.  As always we were very serious.  We miss you Dad!

Dad always turned pens to be delivered to Active Duty military personnel.  He always attached a personal message to each person who received their hand made pen.  It gave Dad great joy to make the pens, and even more joy that an active duty person would receive the pen.

We miss you Dad!  The picture is from one of the many birthday celebrations, and the fun we always had.

Rest in Heavenly Peace, I will Love you always!

Joannie

Just WOW!  We lost a good man who’s heart was always set on two courses - his wife and doing right.  I have many good memories of working with him through the years at an X-ray company. He was in charge and worked right along with us.  We would have to make long runs to drop off X-ray equipment that we put together and he placed himself into the line-up list to take his turn to haul the equipment. One time when it was his rotation, he took his turn and we were pretty sure that he had another day of installing the equipment as it usually took us that long to get our installs done. So we all took off early for lunch and ran to the local pizza joint and commenced beer drinking for the afternoon.  Luckily I bugged out to hit a computer store for a new Commodore 64  computer (long time ago!).  After downing a couple gallons of beer at the outside eating area, the crew looked  up and here comes Jerry turning into the parking lot!  His  face, I am told, was as red as his company pick-up! Well, we had some fellers walking on egg shells and being their best after that event.  Jerry was a fair man.  After he cooled down - and he had every right to be upset - he advised that no one would be fired but dared everyone to do it just one more time! He and I laughed about that day long after we retired.  I am  going to miss my friend deeply.

Our Hearts and Prayers are With All of You!!!   Really NICE Pictures of Jerry! (And You Joan and Family Members!)   Jerry Looks Just as I Remember Him!!! ALWAYS SMILING!                          May Christ's Peace...Comfort...And Strength Be With All of You!   We Send Our Love!!!                      So Thankful The Visitation and Church Service Will Be Livestreamed!

I WILL BE GIVING CARDS TO JERRY'S WIFE AND MAKE A DONATION TO JERRY'S FOUNDATION. IN CHRIST LOVE, L.FRYER. 
REST IN JESUS ARMS MY DEAR FRIEND.
PEACE AND COMFORT TO THE FAMILY.🧚‍♂️💐🧚‍♂️👏

Gerald (Papa)'s famous phrase to us was always "Papa loves." 

American Kidney Fund

Visitation - Haisten Funeral Home

Funeral Mass - St. James the Apostle Catholic Church

Jerry is survived by his loving wife Joan. He leaves behind his children Robert, Wendy, and Joseph, as well as two granddaughters, Hope and Faith, along with three grandsons, Billy, Thomas, and John, and one great granddaughter, Kilara. Jerry was an Air Force veteran who passionately served his country. Jerry was a talented and award winning woodworker, and was a member of several wood working clubs in the Atlanta Area. Jerry also enjoyed spending many hours researching his family genealogy.

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Gerald George Johnson

September 8, 1945 – August 12, 2022

Haisten Funerals & Cremations

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