James Clayton Johnson Obituary
We bid farewell to James Clayton Johnson of Bessemer City, North Carolina, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on August 23, 2025 at the age of 81. James Clayton touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Clayton Johnson to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Adam Clayton Johnson and Eva Oates Johnson; his sisters, Martha "Toots" Cantrell and Margaret Jackson; and his brother-in-law Randy Willis.
He is survived by: his wife Sue Willis Johnson; his daughters, Wendy Johnson Sosebee (Todd) and Nikki Johnson Braswell (Johnnie); his grandchildren, Phillip Chase Clayton Costner and Allyson Costner Spencer (Dustin); his great grandchildren, Phillip Jett Costner, Emery Rayne Costner and Londyn McKenzie Spencer; his pet Barron; his brother-in-law Barry Willis (Linda); and his close friends, Danny, Debbie Edwards, Tammy Ivester and Shirley Benjamin.