John Minor Johnson Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on March 23, 2025 in Charlottesville, Virginia

John Minor Johnson Jr.

July 26, 1932 - March 23, 2025 (92 years old)

Charlottesville, Virginia

John Minor Johnson Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on March 23, 2025 in Charlottesville, Virginia

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Hill & Wood Funeral Service

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John Minor Johnson Jr.

July 26, 1932 - March 23, 2025 (92 years old)

Charlottesville, Virginia

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.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hill & Wood Funeral Service



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Mar 27

Visitation

Hill and Wood Funeral Home - Charlottesville Chapel
201 1st St S, Charlottesville, VA 22902

Fri

Mar 28

Funeral service

First Baptist Church
735 Park St, Charlottesville, VA 22902

Fri

Mar 28

Graveside service

Monticello Memory Gardens
670 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy, Charlottesville, VA 22902

Fri

Mar 28

Military honors

Monticello Memory Gardens
670 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy, Charlottesville, VA 22902

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