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Leon Elmond Johnson, Jr.

1949 - 2019

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Wednesday

June

Reception

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Wednesday, June 5, 2019

The Wooden Nickel Pub

113 N. Churton Street

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States

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Wednesday

June

Visitation/Memorial Service

4:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Wednesday, June 5, 2019

Walker's Funeral Home

204 N. Churton Street

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States

919-732-2121

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Jeri posted a condolence

Thursday, June 6, 2019

John Johnson John was a wonderful, funny, kind and giving person. His ready wit was the greatest. He could always be counted on. Whether it was to cheer you up or lend a helping hand he was always there. He was talented. If you were ever a recipient of one of his handmade wooden gifts, you were very lucky for there were none better. John had a knack for knowing just what you needed; a wooden chest, a bookshelf, a table, he could do it all whatever the need. He was also a very intelligent person with a phenomenal memory; for cars, for antiques and for people and what was important to them. He cared deeply for family. He felt loss deeply. He loved all his children and grandchildren deeply but the loss of his baby girl, Sarah Elizabeth, was devastating. He also loved my children, Dianna and Chris very much. I have no happier memory than of John playing with them in the sand at the beach. Watching over Christopher Crab and Dianna as they build sandcastles and helping them both build the moat around them. He put his whole heart into what he did. I will miss him very much.

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Kevin David Johnson posted a condolence

Thursday, June 6, 2019

John was also survived by two children from a previous marriage, Kimberly Johnson Ramirez and Kevin David Johnson (Alissa). John was affectionately called Grandpa Ginny by his six grandchildren and four great grandchildren who include Miquela Barron Sosa-Ramirez (Alex), Breanna Barron (Enrico), Eva Maria Ramirez, Ramon Austin Ramirez, Jakeb Johnson and Jaxon Johnson. Great grandchildren are Valentin, Yulianna, Heidi and Jacquelin Sosa-Ramirez. Dad is going to be missed greatly but we know he is no longer suffering.

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Kevin Johnson posted a condolence

Thursday, June 6, 2019

John was also survived by two children from a previous marriage, Kimberly Johnson Ramirez and Kevin Johnson (Alissa). In addition John was survived by six grandchildren and four great grandchildren, Miquela Barron Sosa-Ramirez (Alex), Breanna Barron Martinez (Enrico), Eva Maria Ramirez and Austin Ramirez, Jakeb and Jaxon Johnson. Great grandchildren are Valentin, Yulianna, Heidi and Jacquelin Sosa-Ramirez. The grandchildren referred to dad as Grandpa Ginny. Dad will be greatly missed but we know that he is no longer suffering.

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Kevin Johnso posted a condolence

Thursday, June 6, 2019

John is also survived by two children from a previous marriage, Kim Johnson Ramirez of Charlotte and Kevin Johnson (Alissa) of Kannapolis. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Miquela Barron Sosa-Ramirez (Alex), Breanna Barron Martinez (Enrico), Eva Maria Ramirez , Austin Ramirez, Jakeb and Jaxon Johnson. In addition he had survived by four great grandchildren, Valentin, Yulianna, Heidi and Jacquelin. John was affectionately called Grandpa Ginny by his grandchildren. Dad will be missed greatly but we all know that he is no longer suffering.

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Sonny Watts posted a condolence

Wednesday, June 5, 2019

I met Big John at the Raleigh Flea Market. We became friends through reminiscing about our mutual time in the franchise car business. What stories. John was recognized as the consummate expert of all things, particularly antiques and such. I thought he was the book of knowledge until one day I accidentally caught him and his secret. He looked up all my questions on his I-phone. Duh me. No, he WAS a vast book of knowledge. I love the man, and miss him. He became the pinnacle of what anyone can strive be, a good and trusted friend.

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