   James William Johnson, 89, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at Texoma Medical Center in Denison. Funeral services were held Saturday, September 8, 2017 at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Collinsville. Burial followed at Mt. Zion Cemetery. Jordan Johnson and Rick Williams officiated. James was born March 9, 1928 in Gainesville to Granville Johnson and Lizzie McCloskey. He was born again June 9, 2017 when he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Saviour. James was proud to serve his country in both the Army Air Corp and Navy. James worked as a long haul truck driver most of his life, having driven well over 3 million accident free miles. For a brief period, he worked as a commercial fisherman in Washougal, Washington. James enjoyed hunting, watching a good Western and the Texas Rangers. He also loved matching wits against many game show contestants. But most of all he loved his family, having passed on his love of the ocean to his son, Jerry; he cherished the time the 2 of them spent together sailing. James is survived by his wife, Eula Lee Cox Johnson of Sherman; sons, Johnny W. Johnson of Los Angeles, California; and Jerry W. Johnson of Roatan, Honduras; daughters, Sherry Ann Williams and husband, Rick, of Achille, Oklahoma; Granda Chambers and husband, Craig, of Indiana; Carolyn Ryan of Sherman; grandchildren, Jaime Johnson, Chance Johnson; Benjamin Johnson and wife, Jeni; Will Johnson, Katrina Johnson, Jerry Daniel Johnson, Kristie Booth and husband, Frederick; Laurie Bryant and husband, Cale; Rick Williams and wife, Anna; Katie Freeman and husband, Jarrod; Jennifer St. Peter and husband, Isaiah; Hollie Paiva and husband, Diego; Bryan Chambers and wife, Rhyann; Sarah Cox, Caitlin Cox, and Sean Hinson; 24 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one grandchild, Gideon Cox; and 2 great-grandchildren, Maddy Freeman and Jack Freeman; his brothers, Earnest, Grant, Everett, Ganzie, Robert, Granville, Clyde, Calvin, Arnold, Johnnie; and sister, Gladys.  Eula Lee Cox Johnson, 88, passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at Wilson N. Jones Medical Center in Sherman. Eula was born October 17, 1929 in Cooke County, Texas to Joe Cox and Lucy Ruth Crowsey. Eula was a dedicated hardworking mother who believed in the power of prayer. Many times a day she lifted her family up to her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, earnestly praying that each one would come to know Him as their Saviour. No matter what was going on in her life, you knew a powerful prayer warrior was on your side. Her love, guidance, and friendship will be greatly missed every day. Eula is survived by her sons, Johnny W. Johnson of Stockton, California; and Jerry W. Johnson and wife, Danet, of Roatan, Honduras; daughters, Sherry Ann Williams and husband, Rick, of Achille, Oklahoma; Granda Chambers and husband, Craig, of Indiana; Carolyn Ryan of Sherman; grandchildren, Jaime Johnson, Chance Johnson; Benjamin Johnson and wife, Jeni; Will Johnson, Katrina Johnson, Jerry Daniel Johnson; Kristi Booth and husband, Frederick; Laurie Bryant and husband, Cale; Rick Williams and wife, Anna; Katie Freeman and husband, Jarrod; Jennifer St. Peter and husband, Diego; Bryan Chambers and wife, Rhyann; Sarah Cox, Caitlin Cox, Sean Hinson, and 2 recently adopted granddaughters, Genesis and Abigail; 27 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Johnson; her grandchild, Gideon Cox; 2 great-grandchildren, Maddy Freeman and Jack Freeman; and sister, Mary Idell. Funeral services were held Monday, September 17, 2018 at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Collinsville, Texas. Burial followed at Mt. Zion Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jerry Johnson, Craig Chambers, Frederick Booth, Wesley Booth, Cale Bryant and Sean Hinson. Honorary pallbearer was Rick Williams. Arrangements were under the direction of Waldo Funeral Home in Sherman. - - - Waldo Funeral Home  Mt. Zion Cemetery Susan Hawkins © 2024 If you find any of Grayson County TXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |