Johnny “JJ” Wayne Johnson
Johnny “JJ” Wayne Johnson, 85, of Simpsonville, widower of the late Sandra Watson Johnson went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, October 21, 2024.
Born in Dunn, NC, he was a son of the late Wayne Johnson and Mary Rye.
He is survived by his children, Scott Johnson of Piedmont, Mindi Howard of Powdersville and Brooke (Cris) Varner of Simpsonville; grandchildren, Landice (Kaitlyn) Baldwin, Hunter Varner and Riley Varner; great grandchildren, Winsley Pilgrim along with many special nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews, and a brother, David Rye of Ventura, California.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation at 322 Eighth Avenue, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10001.
The family will visit with friends to celebrate his life on Friday, October 25, 2024, from 2:00 – 3:30 PM at Cannon-Byrd Funeral Home – Simpsonville at 313 North Main Street, Simpsonville, SC 29681.
My name is Joe Henderson I was a store mgr.many years at several location here in the upstate.JJ saw me in all of them over the years and his kindness and generosity with his time will always be remembered and appreciated.He was such a friendly outgoing man with one of those rare personalities that everyone was attracted to.Their are hundreds of folks in the grocery business trough out the upstate and I’m quite certain in other states as well that knew him and considered him a friend.Gods speed JJ you will be missed.
Carl Wellmon, One of my best friends throughout the grocery business, Winn Dixie and others.. Will miss you.. God Speed..
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I’m so sorry to hear about JJ’s passing 🙏🙏🙏
Troy Jeffcoat
JJ was a special friend that I will miss dearly.
He would always offer to help when he needed help. Everyone loved JJ. He lived for the grocery business and was a friend to all who ever met him.
RIP my friend til we meet again.
J J was a special friend. First met him over 50 years ago. At each call he made on the stores and also other events, J J always was the same. He was jolly and kind. He was smart and had a lot of common sense. He was a professional grocer. It was always good to see him coming into our stores. He made our day a little brighter. He will missed 😢 May each of his family feel GOD’S comfort and peace now and the weeks and years ahead. Randall Coffee