John "Jj" Johnson

John Junior Johnson “JJ”, at the age of 80, of Asheboro, passed away, Friday, January 31, 2025, at Asheboro Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.

He was born August 9, 1944, in Chesterfield, South Carolina to the late Samuel and Agatha McFarlin Johnson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Mary Johnson, Mae Hester Davis, Samuel Johnson Jr, Robert Johnson, Eulee Johnson, and Madgie Shelton.

He leaves to cherish his memories daughter, Shantine (Bobby Lee) Bowden of McLeansville; son, John Johnson of Ramseur; siblings, Randolph (Angeles) Johnson of Greensboro, Bonnie (Lee) Martin of Asheboro; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other acknowledged relatives.

He was employed through the City of Asheboro, Gold Kist, and Martin Marietta. John’s favorite hobbies included fishing, watching Nascar, playing cards, spending time with his family, friends, and he loved a good joke.

The memorial service will be held Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 10:00 am at Ridge Funeral Home. Officiant will be Pastor Rhon Hammond of Saint Luke United Methodist Church.