Obituaries

August 4, 1946 to September 29, 2024

FRANCESVILLE - James M. Johnson, 78, of Francesville, passed away Sunday, Sept. 29, at Franciscan Health Hospital in Lafayette.

He was born Aug. 4, 1946 in Frankfort, to the late James Perry and Elsie May Weaver Johnson. He married Phyllis June Coomer on Nov. 25, 1967 in Frankfort. She preceded him in death March 12, 2023.

James Johnson

He is survived by:
James S. (Kim) Johnson, Jamestown, TN, Son
Rodney A. (Sheila) Johnson, Coal Center, PA, Son
Kathie M. (Brian) Armstrong, Lafayette, Daughter
Jay M. (Jennifer) Johnson, Francesville, Son
13 Grandchildren
9 Great-Grandchildren
Pat Johnson, Kokomo, Sister

He was preceded in death by his parents and wife.

Mr. Johnson was a mechanic at Johnson Service in Francesville. He was a member of the Winamac Church of the Nazarene, the National Street Rod Association and the Indiana Street Rod Association. He enjoyed cars, car shows and racing. He enjoyed spending time with his family. He could frequently be found having coffee with his friends in his shop.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 2, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 3, at the funeral home with Pastor Martin Burns officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville.

Memorial donations may be made to Winamac Church of the Nazarene.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.