James Lynn Johnson

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ELIZABETHTON - James "Lynn" Johnson, age 78, of Elizabethton, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 10, 2019 from his residence.

Lynn was born in Elizabethton to the late James Stuart and Lucy Campbell Johnson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Patrick Johnson.

Before retirement, Lynn was a district manager of Overnite Transportation/ UPS and was a member of Valley Forge United Methodist Church. Lynn was a certified lay speaker with the Methodist Church and traveled a lot before his sickness – speaking and filling in. He loved Alabama football and enjoyed playing golf before his illness.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of fifty six years, Jeanie Blackwell Johnson, of the home; two children, Cathy Mink and husband Randy, of Atlanta, GA and Stuart Johnson, of Concord, NC; one granddaughter, Mimi Wirth, of New York City; one step-grandson, Harrison Mink, of Atlanta, GA; one sister, Lucy Nell Sells, of Johnson City; one nephew, James Johnson, of Mooresville, NC; and one niece, Cindy Ringley, of Big Stone Gap, VA.

A service to celebrate the life of James "Lynn" Johnson will be conducted at 5:00 PM on Sunday, January 13, 2019 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Pastor Brent Nidiffer, officiating. Music will be provided by Linda Baughman, Judy Little and Trilla Little. The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Sunday; or at the residence at other times.

The graveside service will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Monday, January 14, 2019 at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be the men of Valley Forge United Methodist Church.

James married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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James S. "Black" Johnson, Jr., 80, 197 Simerly Creek Road, Hampton, died Friday, July 14, 2000, at Life Care Center of Elizabethton following an extended illness.
A native of Carter County, he was the son of the late James S. and Bertha Heaton Johnson, Sr.
He was a lifelong member of Roan Mountain United Methodist Church. Mr.
Johnson was the retired owner and operator of Johnson Electric Company. He
was a 50-year member of Roan Mountain Masonic Lodge 566 F & AM. Mr. Johnson
was a U.S. Navy World War II veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Crystal Whitehead Johnson, of the home; a
daughter and son-in-law, Lucy Nell and George Sells, Johnson City; two sons
and daughters-in-law, Lynn and Janie Johnson, Elizabethton; and Pat and
Maggie Johnson, Oldsmar, Fla.; one sister, Evelyn Gray, Roan Mountain;
four grandchildren: Cindy Mongle, Big Stone Gap, Va.; Kathy Wirth, Atlanta,
Ga.; James Johnson, Mooresville, N.C.; and Stuart Johnson, Concord, N.C.;
four great-grandchildren: Carrie Stuart Mongle, Big Stone Gap, Va.; Mimi
Wirth, Atlanta, Ga.; Anna Johnson, Mooresville, N.C.; and Andrew Johnson,
Mooresville, N.C.

James married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Bertha Heaton on 24 Jun 1916 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Bertha (daughter of John Kennedy Heaton, Jr. and Lucinda Greer) was born on 4 Jul 1896 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 Jun 1977. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Andrew married Susan Smith on 23 Jun 1873 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Susan was born about 1856 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Lucinda Greer on 8 Dec 1888 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lucinda (daughter of James A. Greer and Elizabeth Laws) was born on 31 Mar 1872 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Jul 1897 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Johnson Roan View Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]