James Leonard Johnson

April 10, 1938 - November 12, 2019

James Leonard Johnson, 81, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at home. Born in Monroeville, he was the son of the late Forest and Hilda (Jacquay) Johnson. He was a member of St. Louis Besancon Catholic Church, New Haven. He served his country in the US Air Force and retired after 43 years as a truck driver. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Kay; children, Ellen (Bill) Gephart, Linda (Rod) Klingenberger, Therese (Randy) Gibson, Wally (Sherri) Johnson, Kenny (Sherri) Johnson, Cindy (Greg) Tucker, Brenda (Johnny) Johnson, Donna (Kevin) Conrad, Clara (Steve) Conrad, Lenny (Sarah) Johnson, Pat (fiancé, Nicole) Johnson, and Larry (Leslie) Johnson; brothers, Don (Monica) Johnson, John (Carole) Johnson, and Bob (Regina) Johnson; sisters, Joan (Don) Busick, Mary Alice (James) Rennels, Carol (Howard) Girardot; 53 grandchildren; 57 great grandchildren; five great grandchildren on the way. He preceded his brother-in-law, Don Busick in death on the same day, November 12, 2019. Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m. Saturday, November 23, 2019 at St. Louis Besancon Catholic Church, 15535 Lincoln Hwy E, New Haven with visitation one hour prior. Father Ben Muhlenkamp officiating. Visitation is also 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, November 22, 2019 at Harper’s Community Funeral Home, 740 St. Rd. 930 E., New Haven with a Rosary service at 4:30 p.m. Military honors will be conducted following the church mass. Preferred memorials are to the church or Masses. To share online condolences, go to www.harperfuneralhome.com