He is preceded in death by his parents, Margaret and Elmer Johnson; son, Brandon; and his brothers, Richard, Jerry and Ronald.
James is survived and will deeply missed by his children, Breanna (Stephanie) Johnson, Nicholas Hadley; twin sister, Janet Dupre and brother, Ken Johnson.
Funeral Service will be Monday, July 18, 2022 at 11:00 AM with visitation one hour prior to service from 10:00 - 11:00 AM at Wulff Funeral Home, 1485 White Bear Ave., St. Paul, MN 55106. A luncheon will immediately follow the service at the funeral home. Interment Union Cemetery, Maplewood.