ARLINGTON-James Wray Johnson, 79, passed from this life on December 12, 2020 to claim the salvation of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
MEMORIAL SERVICE: Private family services will be held at a later date.
MEMORIALS: Memorial contributions can be made to Wayside Waifs at www.waysidewaifs.org
(because of his love of animals) or the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www.brownowensbrumley.com
James was born in Oskaloosa, Iowa to George and Estella(Sopher) Johnson on July 1, 1941. Jim attended Washington Community High School in Washington, Illinois, where he met the love of his life, Sharilyn Dalluge. The couple married June 3, 1962, at Sunnyland Christian Church, Washington, Illinois. Jim received his B.A. degree from William Penn University, Oskaloosa, Iowa in 1963. Jim started his career as a teacher and coach then his career turned to his passion working for the railroad including transportation safety, attaining numerous safety certifications, including CSP, OHST, CHST and CUSA. The Johnson’s helped establish three congregations of the Christian church, Chillicothe (Illinois) Christian, Katy (Texas) First Christian and Blue Valley Christian in Overland Park. He also loved watching sports, especially when his children and grandchildren played.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Shari; and the couple’s three daughters, Jacquelyn Brooks (Frankie Bell) of Gardner, Kansas; Jana Johnson (Terry Karrick) of Louisburg, Kansas; and Jennifer (Brian) Wooten of Colleyville, Texas; six grandchildren, Cory, Jared and Jaedyn Brooks, Alex Hutchings, Cade and Luke Wooten; two great grandchildren, Elijah Brooks due January 2021 and another one due June 2021; and his beloved dog, PepeSue.
Brown Owens & Brumley Family Funeral Home
425 S. Henderson St.
(817) 335-4557
Bradford B Ingram
So sorry for your loss.
I have such good memories of coach Johnson while at Groveland Grade School. He helped all of us succeed in life.
I recently found a reference letter he wrote for me on my way to college (football). It was on his RR stationary.
He was a very special and kind man.
Brad Ingram
Larry Shidler
Coach was one of a kind. My time playing for him at Groveland was one of the best times in my life. He was solely responsible for our sports program and at time spent his own money to make sure his kids had what they needed to compete. Words can’t express my felling for him. RIP coach your legacy will live on threw the people you touched. I am proud to have been one of them.
Vicki Sotzen
Mr. Jim was a remarkable person that touched so many lives.
Holding you all close in my thoughts during this difficult time
Alan Ichter
Jim was such a pleasure to be around and sit down and have a conversation with. I didn’t know much about his earlier life but can see from the other comments and notes that he was very loved and touched many lives.
Please accept my sincere condolences and prayers for all of you.
Andrea Bucheit Brown
Sending love and prayers to Jim’s four girls and the entire family. His love for you all was always so obvious and on display. God’s peace be with you. XO
James W. Stalter
Joe Bruckman smartest guy I knew.
Bob Dubois toughest guy I knew.
James W. Johnson funniest guy I knew both spoken and written.
Janice Harris
Shari,
I am so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing from this life. Life is undoubtedly going to be rough for you for awhile. I am glad that you are geographically close to one of your daughters. I think of Jim every year when the Salvation Army contribution kettles appear. Jim was very loyal to that fund raising campaign. Thanks to both of you for starting Blue Valley Christian Church.
Shari
Hi Jan!
Believe it or not, I just saw your comments on the funeral home website. I had not checked this site much since getting thru the horrible time after Jim’s passing. Death of a loved one really knocks you down- I’m still going thru the shock of it ! I’m having tough time trying to move forward. We received a lovely letter from the Dobbels. I should have put my email address in the church newsletter- I would love to hear from any of the BVCC people. Thank you again for your message! How are you doing.?
My email Shari4824@hotmail.com