James Jay Johnson Obituary (2024)

James "Jim" Jay Johnson, born on January 17, 1936, in Twin Falls, Idaho and passed away, surrounded by his family, on January 24, 2024. Jim was a great man with many accomplishments during his 88 years, however he was most proud of raising his three children. He was a role model for his children and lead by example. He instilled the importance of hard work, integrity, and courage. He would often remind his children that courage is doing the right thing even when it is difficult. He was very proud to have served his country in the Navy and loved to share stories of his travels. After discharge from the Navy, his portfolio was extensive to include working in diamond and coal mines, construction foreman at Hanford, and working at Fencing and Awning for over 25 years, before retiring in 2001. His leisure time was spent outdoors. He learned to hunt and fish with his older brother, Dean, while growing up in Idaho. He passed his love of the outdoors to his sons, and cherished the times they spent together hunting and fishing. Jim was married to Leona Fletcher from 1966, until her passing in 2000. He remarried in 2003, to Karen Jones Jim is preceded in death by his mother and father, Lona and Delbert Johnson, wife, Leona Johnson, son, Curtis Johnson, sisters, Norman Irwin, Wilda Worthington, and Sharon Prestel, brothers, Keith, Harold, and Dean Johnson. He is survived by his wife, Karen Johnson, son, James Jerry Johnson, daughter, Cindy Hernandez, stepdaughter, Linda Leingang, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Jim will be laid to rest at his one of his favorite fishing spots, at a date to be determined, in the spring. Shaw & Sons Funeral Home is caring for the family. Memories and condolences can be shared at www.shawandsons.com.