Obituary of James R. Johnson

Williams – James R. Johnson, 79, of Williams, died at 9:23 pm on Monday, September 5, 2016 at I.U. Health Bedford Hospital. Born April 16, 1937 in Lawrence Co., he was the son of Gene and Elsie (Booker) Johnson. He married Janice Turner on December 31, 1959 and she survives. He was a graduate of Oolitic High School with the class of 1957. He was a co-owner of Emery Realty and an insurance broker. He was a truck driver for Bell Freight Lines and a farmer. He attended Old Union Christian Church, the 39th Street Christian Church and was a member of Indiana Farm Bureau. Survivors include his wife, Janice, of Williams; a son, Brian Keith Johnson and wife, Lisa, of Williams; a daughter, Kimberly Johnson of Williams; grandchildren, Sabrina Bex, Brittany and Dillon Johnson, and Kayty Johnson; four great grandchildren; two brothers, Daniel Johnson and wife, Marilou, of Paoli, Jerry Johnson and wife, Sandy, of Indianapolis; a sister, Donna Lowhorn of Indianapolis; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Friday, September 9th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary. Burial will follow in Old Union Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 am until the hour of service on Friday, September 9th at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.