John Minor Johnson Jr. Obituary
We bid farewell to John Minor Johnson Jr. of Charlottesville, Virginia, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 23, 2025 at the age of 92. John Minor 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 John Minor Johnson Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Minor Johnson, Sr. and Ruby Scott Thomas. He is survived by: his wife Peggy Jane Pace of Charlottesville; his daughters, Janet Johnson and Dana Kenworthy (Mike Plunkett); his granddaughter Jocelyn Kenworthy of Charlottesville; his brother Jimmy Dettor (Peggy) of Charlottesville; his cousins, Sandra McGuire of Richmond and Karen Viar of Charlottesville; his sibling's children, Linda Edwards (Gary) of Midlothian, VA, C. T. Pace (Diana) of Crozet, VA and Tammy Lackey (Cameron) of Oklahoma City, OK; and his friends, Karen Howard, Jada Howard and Ron Boardman. He is also survived by other cousins, nieces, and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions in Minor's name be made to Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad, Inc., 828 McIntire Rd., Charlottesville, VA 22902-4360 or Hospice of the Piedmont, Attn: Development Office, 675 Peter Jefferson Pkwy, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911. Keep John's legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.