James E. Johnson Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on October 29, 2025 in Franklin, Illinois

James E. Johnson Jr.

December 24, 1943 - October 29, 2025 (81 years old)

Franklin, Illinois

James E. Johnson Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on October 29, 2025 in Franklin, Illinois

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James E. Johnson Jr.

December 24, 1943 - October 29, 2025 (81 years old)

Franklin, Illinois

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James E. Johnson Jr. Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James E. Johnson Jr. of Franklin, Illinois, who passed away on October 29, 2025 at the age of 81. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James E. Sr. Johnson and Alice "Billie" Ryan Johnson; his daughter Dana Johnson; his grandson Scotty Miller; his son-in-law Craig Scheets; and his sister Marie Plasmier.

He is survived by: his wife Catherine A. Lockhart; his children, Diane Hungerford (Scott), Denise Waggener (Tim), Donna Miller, Deborah Burnett (Mike), Jimmie Johnson IV (Alissa), Deann Scheets and Jonathan Johnson (Katina); and his siblings, Judy Norris (Tom) and Paul Johnson (Lin). He is also survived by eighteen grandchildren: eight great-grandchildren.

Memorials are suggested to Winchester Area. Special Olympics Athletes or American Cancer Society.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Sager Funeral Home



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Williamson Funeral Home
1405 Lincoln Ave, Jacksonville, IL 62650

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Nov 03

Visitation

Williamson Funeral Home
1405 Lincoln Ave, Jacksonville, IL 62650

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Nov 04

Funeral Mass

Church of Our Saviour
500 E State St, Jacksonville, IL 62650

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Nov 04

Burial

Sacred Heart Cemetery
420 E Wyatt Ave, Franklin, IL 62638

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