Jacob D. Johnson Obituary
We bid farewell to Jacob D. Johnson of Clinton, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 7, 2026 at the age of 84. Jacob touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jacob D. Johnson to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lillie Beeler Johnson and Edward Wade Johnson; his grandparents, Jake and Mable Beeler; and his granddaughter Ronna Nicole Burden Yoakam.
He is survived by: his grandchildren, Joshua Baker (Wisconsin), Jacalyn Green (Illinois), Cameron Green (Illinois), Jake Cooley, Jonah Cooley (Indiana) and Jade Henson (Illinois); his great grandchildren, Lauren Raithel, Maci, Kira Brooks, Wyatt, Kennedy Cooley, Isiah, Elijah, Marley Yoakam and JoCee Totten; his wife Ruth; his daughters, Laurie Green (Darcy Green) of Clinton, IL., Dede Johnson of Clinton, IL. and Kristina Valentine (Ron Devore) of Clinton, IL.; and his brother Rick K Johnson. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
