James Ellis Johnston Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Ellis Johnston in Grand Rapids, Michigan, who passed away on March 4, 2025, at the age of 67, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Ellis Johnston to pay them a last tribute.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact James Ellis had on those he encountered along his journey. Though James Ellis may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ellis Holmes Johnston and Alice Lorraine Strimback (Layle); his brother Durwood Birman; and his nephew Patrick Strimback. He is survived by: his siblings, Beverly McClintock, Kathy Hoffman, Diane Smith and Durwin "Curly" Birman. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Hope Network, One Hope Network Center, PO Box 890, Grand Rapids, MI 49546, or online at https://hopenetwork.org.
