James Digby Johnson's obituary , Passed away on July 14, 2023 in Russellville, Alabama

James Digby Johnson

January 22, 1924 - July 14, 2023 (99 years old)

Russellville, Alabama

James Digby Johnson's obituary , Passed away on July 14, 2023 in Russellville, Alabama

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Akins Funeral Home Inc

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James Digby Johnson

January 22, 1924 - July 14, 2023 (99 years old)

Russellville, Alabama

James Digby Johnson Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Digby Johnson of Russellville, Alabama, who passed away on July 14, 2023 at the age of 99. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his former wife Mary Elizabeth Johnson; his daughter Patty Johnson; his children-in-law, Elizabeth Johnson, Roger Kendrick and Terry C. Frederick; his grandson Jeffrey Johnson; his parents, George H. Johnson and Sarah Johnson; and his siblings, Gladys Elizabeth "Betty" Essman, Sarah Mae "Dee Dee" Johnson and Thomas Henry Johnson.

He is survived by: his wife Gladys Johnson; his children, Edward L. Johnson, Barbara A. Kendrick, Brenda L. Gustin (Jim) and Linda Frederick; his grandchild Tracy Birge (Todd); his great grandchildren, Christian Tyler Doyle, Anna Sweeney (Chandler), Noah Gadker and Logan Johnson; his great great grandchild Xavier Sweeney of Kentucky; his stepson William Andy Lane (Susan); and his stepgrandchildren, Leah Tucker (Mark), Christy Morgan (Jon) and Meredith Stump (Charles).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Akins Funeral Home Inc



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July 17

Visitation

Cherry Hill Church

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July 17

Funeral service

Cherry Hill Church

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July 18

Burial

Highland Memorial Gardens
3115 18th Ave, Bessemer, AL 35020

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