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Official Obituary of

James L. Johnson

September 28, 1939 ~ August 16, 2022 (age 82) 82 Years Old

James L. Johnson Obituary

James L. Johnson, 82, of Auburn, went home to be with the Lord on August 16 ,2022. He was born on September 28, 1939 in Sanford, FL to the late Gladys M. Johnson. James worked at Tessy Plastics Corp. until he found his passion volunteering at the Salvation Army where he later became a member.

He is survived by,

Daughter:           Ophelia Smith

Sons:                 James Riley and Andrew Reily

Stepchildren:     Bennie F. Taylor and his wife Connie

                          Maryanne Oliver

Grandchildren:  Scott Pitts, Sentroid Smith, Roshawon Donley and Charlene Bell

Step Grandchildren: Shania Taylor King, Jessica Taylor, Bennie Taylor Jr., Daiqian Taylor

12 Great Grandchildren

21 Step Great Grandchildren

Cousin: Juanita and Michael Norris

Nephew: Frederick

In addition to his mother, James was predeceased by his grandmother Val Johnson and sister Elanor.

There will be visitation from 10AM to 12PM today, Friday, August 19, 2022 at Brew Funeral Home, 48 South Street, Auburn. Burial will be at Fort Hill Cemetery, Auburn.

 

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Services

Visitation
Friday
August 19, 2022

10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Brew Funeral Home
48 South Street
Auburn, NY 13021

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