J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Johnson, James P.

Saturday, April 09, 2005

James Preston Johnson, 59, of Hopewell, died Saturday, April 9, 2005 at his residence. He was born in Washington, D.C. Mr. Johnson served in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam War, was an Electrician with E.I. Dupont and a member of the International Brotherhood Electrician Local # 1423. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Vickie Payne Johnson. Surviving are his wife Elsie Brooks Johnson of Hopewell, two sons, James P. Johnson ands wife Kelly Anne, of Jacksonville, NC., Michael A. Johnson and friend, April Johnson of Hopewell, a grandson, Travis Preston Johnson of Jacksonville, NC., several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at 2 PM in the Hopewell Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Service with Rev. Bruce Bevans, Rector of St. John�s Episcopal Church officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Interment will be private. Condolences may be registered with www.jtmorriss.com.

Dear Elsie,

Hope you remember me - we worked together many years ago at Marks, Stokes & Harrison. You were one of my favorite co-workers!

I am so sorry to read of your husband's passing. Please know that I'm praying for you and your sons. May your many fond memories bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time.

Posted by: Tammie Lovering Day at April 13, 2005 11:44 PM

To the Johnson family,

I was saddened to learn of the passing of your husband, father and grandfather. As a fellow Vietnam vet and DuPont Electrician for the last 24 years, I will miss him.

God love him, and may God bless all of you.

Fred Price

Posted by: Fred Price at April 13, 2005 08:07 AM

Elsie, Jimmy, Michael and other family members. I was truly surprised and sadened to learn of Preston's passing. I have always considered Preston to be a good friend, not only through work here at DuPont, but also through our involvement together in the Scouting program.
Preston has now moved on to his third estate where he will no longer suffer any of our mortal or physical trials. He is also very busy know meeting with his parents and other members of his family that he has so long been searching for through genealogical research.

May our Lord, savior and creator of this (and other) world confort you at this time.

Posted by: Gene Toler at April 12, 2005 08:35 AM