Tribute for James Albert 'Jim' Johnston
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James Albert "Jim" Johnston

November 30, 1934 ~ May 24, 2017 (age 82) 82 Years Old
James Albert Johnston, 82, proudly calling his home Soddy-Daisy, as he was one of the incorporators of the two cities in 1969, passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. Jim spent many years serving his First Baptist Church of Soddy-Daisy family in various capacities such as Deacon, Training Union Director and Building Committee duties. In his later years, Jim was openly welcomed to Stuart Heights Baptist Church – Soddy-Daisy Campus where he enjoyed fellowship and Wednesday night suppers. After retirement, “Jimmy” really enjoyed those monthly lunches with his fellow graduates and friends of the Soddy-Daisy Class of 1952. He received his engineering degree from Tennessee Tech. His professional career involved DuPont, Georgia Steel, Freeport Indonesia and TDOT for 30 years. He also served with the U.S. Army National Guard for many years. He was a lifelong fan of the Tennessee Vols and the Atlanta Braves. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Nina Johnston; brother, Burton Johnston; brother-in-law, Jim Mullenix and loving wife of 52 years, Joyce Fry Johnston.

He is survived by children, Cindy Couey, Terri (Danny) Robinson and Mike (Dee) Johnston; sisters-in-law, Betty Rigsby Johnston and Gayle Fry Mullenix; grandchildren, Ashley, Heather and Rachel Couey, Michael Johnston, Brittaney Pierce, Lauren Hannah; great grandchildren, Destiny Couey, Harmony Crawley, Alexis Couey and Brycen “Albert” Shropshire, Kaylee, Conner, Ava, Brody, Harley and Sammy and many nieces and nephews.

Services will be held on Sunday, May 28, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Gary Jared officiating. Burial will follow at Hamilton Memorial Gardens. Visitation is Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association Mid-South Chapter, 7625 Hamilton Park Dr., Suite 6, Chattanooga, TN 37421 or http://act.alz.org/goto/5-24-2017

Condolences and memories can be shared at www.williamsonandsons.com.
Arrangements are by Williamson and Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.

 Service Information

Visitation
Saturday
May 27, 2017

4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Williamson & Sons Funeral Home
8852 Dayton Pike
Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379

Service
Sunday
May 28, 2017

2:00 PM
Williamson & Sons Funeral Home
8852 Dayton Pike
Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379

Cemetery

Hamilton Memorial Gardens
5401 Highway 153
Hixson, TN 34343


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