James Digby Johnson

James D. Johnson, 99, passed away on July 14, 2023 at his home in Russellville, Alabama.

Brother Jim leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, “his pretty girl”, Gladys Johnson; son, Edward L. Johnson, Chelsea, Alabama; daughters, Barbara A. Kendrick, Russellville, Alabama, Brenda L. Gustin (Jim), Birmingham, Alabama, Linda Frederick, Chelsea, Alabama; grandchildren, Tracy Birge (Todd), Kentucky, Patricia Gadker, Kentucky; great-grandchildren, Christian Tyler Doyle, Anna Sweeney (Chandler), Noah Gadker, Logan Johnson; great-great grandson, Xavier Sweeney, all of Kentucky.

James D. Johnson also leaves behind Gladys’ family who loved him as their own. He is survived by his step-son William Andy Lane and wife, Susan, their three daughters, Leah Tucker (Mark), Christy Morgan (Jon), Meredith Stump (Charles) and was “Pops” to 9 great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Mary Elizabeth Johnson; daughter, Patty Johnson; daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Johnson; son-in-laws, Roger Kendrick and Terry C. Frederick; grandson, Jeffrey Johnson; father George H. Johnson; mother, Sarah Johnson; sisters, Gladys Elizabeth “Betty” Essman, Sarah Mae “Dee Dee” Johnson; brother, Thomas Henry Johnson.

Visitation will be at Cherry Hill Church, Monday, July 17, 2023 from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. with Bro. Jason Thorn and Bro. Larry Dover officiating. Funeral will follow at the church at 2 p.m.

Burial will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Highland Memorial Gardens in Bessemer, Alabama.

Akins Funeral Home is assisting the family.