James Ray Johnson

1936 - 2017

James Ray Johnson obituary, 1936-2017, Lisle, IL

BORN

1936

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Blake Lamb Funeral Home - Lisle

5015 Lincoln Ave

Lisle, Illinois

James Johnson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 1, 2017.

James Ray Johnson, 81, passed away on August 27, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Mary Johnson. Loving father of Susan Olson, Steve (Jeanne) Johnson and the late Carol Johnson. Proud grandfather of Sandy, Eric, Kodiak, Joshua, and Jill Olson; Michael, Christopher, Thomas and Grace Johnson. Cherished great-grandfather of Emma, Eli, Zachary, and Jaeden. Dear brother of Joyce (John) Henderson and Nancy (Dean) Henderson. Fond uncle and friend to many. Proud Veteran of the U.S. Army. Active member of Westbrook Christian Church, Bolingbrook, IL. Memorial contributions may be sent to Westbrook Christian Church, 1175 Lily Cache Ln., Bolingbrook, IL 60490.

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