James Ford Johnson Jr. Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate James Ford Johnson Jr. of Springfield, Massachusetts, born in Harper, West Virginia, whose life came to an end on August 19, 2024 at the age of 83, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Ford Johnson Jr. to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James Ford Johnson, Sr. and Sallie Johnson (Hancock); and his brother Vernon Johnson, Sr.. He is survived by: his wife Phyllis Johnson; his sons, Vincent Johnson (Alison) and James Johnson III (Rosa); his grandchildren, Devonne Johnson of Springfield, MA, Nicole Bennett (Jordan) and Kayla Johnson of Hartford, CT; his great grandchild Rory Bennett of Springfield, MA.; his nieces and nephews, Vernon Johnson, Jr. of Springfield, MA, Thomas L. Jackson, Todd Jackson, Nathaniel Dillard, Jr., Candice Johnson of Springfield, MA, Tammi Atwell and Francesa Dillard Moore; his goddaughter Jennifer McNeil of Springfield, MA; and his close friend Clinton Rosemond of Springfield, MA. He is also survived by cousins, relatives, and friends.