James Johnson Obituary: James H. “Jim” Johnson Jr. of Louisville, died at 93

James Johnson Obituary: James “Jim” H. Johnson Jr., 93, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023. He was born on September 19, 1930, in Owensboro, Kentucky to parents, James and Josephine Johnson.

Jim was a graduate of Kentucky Wesleyan College with a bachelor’s degree in business. After graduating, he went to work with General Electric in the accounting department for 3 years; he then transitioned to life insurance.

After retirement from life insurance, Jim and his wife, Donna, spent the winters in Florida. Jim and Donna were blessed to travel all over the world: China, Russia, Hong Kong, and Australia to name a few. Jim was a member of Hurstbourne Baptist and was an active member of the men’s weekly bible study. He loved playing and always made time for golfing.

Jim is preceded in death by his son, Samuel H. Johnson, and his daughter, Kimberly Ellis. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving and devoted wife of 40 years, Donna; children, Kelly Alexander (Daytona Beach, FL), Lawrence (Kathi) Cambron (Anacortes, WA), and Jimmy (Tracey) Howard (Las Vegas, NV); sisters-in-law, Joy Jenkins (Owensboro, KY) and Jane (Paul) White (Delray Beach, FL).

Service will be at 12:00pm on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Hurstbourne Baptist Church, 8800 Shelbyville Road, Louisville, KY 40222.

Visitation will be from 10:00 am until the time of service at Hurstbourne Baptist Church.

Jim’s final resting place will be at Owensboro Memorial Gardens in Owensboro, Kentucky.

Memorial contributions can be made to Renew Hurstbourne Baptist Church (8800 Shelbyville Road, Louisville, KY 40222).

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