Jim Johnson 1934-2020
James Edwin “Eddy” “Jim” Johnson, 86, of Circleville, passed away Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, at Colmery-O’Neil VA Medical Center in Topeka.
He was born Oct. 24, 1934, in Lewiston, Neb., the son of James “Clarence” and Margaret Edwina (Snider) Johnson.
Jim graduated from high school in Hastings, Neb., and attended Hastings Church College. He was drafted and proudly served in the U.S. Army, training for Pentomic. He has lived in the Circleville community for more than 50 years and previously in McLouth.
He was a construction carpenter for Jeffrey Energy Center and for Lawrence Paper Company. He sold Insurance for Modern Woodmen and was a lifelong farmer and stockman.
Jim married Virginia Ann Loehr on May 28, 1961, in Lawrence. They celebrated more than 50 years of marriage.
Survivors include his wife, Ginger, of the home; daughter, Dandy Thiessen (Gary) of Hoyt; son, James “Jimmi” Johnson of Goff; five grandchildren, Becky Oberhelman, Dustin Thiessen, Danelle Thiessen, Zac Brown and Alyssa Johnson; and several great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Gladys Marie Nafus and her husband Ken; and brother, Don Johnson and his wife Bert.
Graveside memorial services with military honors will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18 in Circleville Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Circleville Lodge Hall. Due to the critical situation we all are in, please remember the families during this difficult time and consider sending a card of condolence or posting on our Web site. Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. www.mercerfuneralhomes.com. We also request everyone wear masks and practice social distancing.
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