DAVENPORT - Graveside services for Jerry L. "Jay" Johnson, 52, of Davenport, will be 1:30 p.m. Monday, November 9, 2009, at Pine Hill Cemetery, Davenport. Visitation will be 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at the Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home, Davenport.
Mr. Johnson passed away Thursday, November 5, 2009, at Bettendorf Health Care following an extended illness.
Jerry Lee Johnson was born May 5, 1957, in Chicago, a son of Mylas and Allene (Wells) Johnson.
Jay was a roofer and "jack of all trades" who was employed in the construction trades and enjoyed working outdoors.
His love for music and playing in bands earned him the nickname "Rock-n-Roll." He loved the blues and volunteered at the Blues Fest for the past 25 years. Jay was a caring person and enjoyed helping others in any way he could. He lived life to the fullest.
Survivors include his wife, Laurie Wright-Johnson, Davenport; sister, Juanita (Ray) Basica, Orlando, Fla.; brothers, John (Rose) Johnson, Chicago, and James (Sue) Johnson, Westchester, Ill.; stepchildren, Dameon Wright, Dustin Wright and Nina DeSilva; best friend, Dale "Rock-n-Roll Jr." Youngers; nieces and nephew Julia (Brian), Jill (James) and Jason; foster parents, Paul and Fran Chernyshev; and foster brother, Michael Wright.
His parents preceded him in death.
The family would like to give a special thank you to all of those at Beacon of Hope Hospice, Comfort Care and Bettendorf Health Care for all of their care and support.
Mr. Johnson passed away Thursday, November 5, 2009, at Bettendorf Health Care following an extended illness.
Jerry Lee Johnson was born May 5, 1957, in Chicago, a son of Mylas and Allene (Wells) Johnson.
Jay was a roofer and "jack of all trades" who was employed in the construction trades and enjoyed working outdoors.
His love for music and playing in bands earned him the nickname "Rock-n-Roll." He loved the blues and volunteered at the Blues Fest for the past 25 years. Jay was a caring person and enjoyed helping others in any way he could. He lived life to the fullest.
Survivors include his wife, Laurie Wright-Johnson, Davenport; sister, Juanita (Ray) Basica, Orlando, Fla.; brothers, John (Rose) Johnson, Chicago, and James (Sue) Johnson, Westchester, Ill.; stepchildren, Dameon Wright, Dustin Wright and Nina DeSilva; best friend, Dale "Rock-n-Roll Jr." Youngers; nieces and nephew Julia (Brian), Jill (James) and Jason; foster parents, Paul and Fran Chernyshev; and foster brother, Michael Wright.
His parents preceded him in death.
The family would like to give a special thank you to all of those at Beacon of Hope Hospice, Comfort Care and Bettendorf Health Care for all of their care and support.
DAVENPORT - Graveside services for Jerry L. "Jay" Johnson, 52, of Davenport, will be 1:30 p.m. Monday, November 9, 2009, at Pine Hill Cemetery, Davenport. Visitation will be 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at the Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home, Davenport.
Mr. Johnson passed away Thursday, November 5, 2009, at Bettendorf Health Care following an extended illness.
Jerry Lee Johnson was born May 5, 1957, in Chicago, a son of Mylas and Allene (Wells) Johnson.
Jay was a roofer and "jack of all trades" who was employed in the construction trades and enjoyed working outdoors.
His love for music and playing in bands earned him the nickname "Rock-n-Roll." He loved the blues and volunteered at the Blues Fest for the past 25 years. Jay was a caring person and enjoyed helping others in any way he could. He lived life to the fullest.
Survivors include his wife, Laurie Wright-Johnson, Davenport; sister, Juanita (Ray) Basica, Orlando, Fla.; brothers, John (Rose) Johnson, Chicago, and James (Sue) Johnson, Westchester, Ill.; stepchildren, Dameon Wright, Dustin Wright and Nina DeSilva; best friend, Dale "Rock-n-Roll Jr." Youngers; nieces and nephew Julia (Brian), Jill (James) and Jason; foster parents, Paul and Fran Chernyshev; and foster brother, Michael Wright.
His parents preceded him in death.
The family would like to give a special thank you to all of those at Beacon of Hope Hospice, Comfort Care and Bettendorf Health Care for all of their care and support.
Mr. Johnson passed away Thursday, November 5, 2009, at Bettendorf Health Care following an extended illness.
Jerry Lee Johnson was born May 5, 1957, in Chicago, a son of Mylas and Allene (Wells) Johnson.
Jay was a roofer and "jack of all trades" who was employed in the construction trades and enjoyed working outdoors.
His love for music and playing in bands earned him the nickname "Rock-n-Roll." He loved the blues and volunteered at the Blues Fest for the past 25 years. Jay was a caring person and enjoyed helping others in any way he could. He lived life to the fullest.
Survivors include his wife, Laurie Wright-Johnson, Davenport; sister, Juanita (Ray) Basica, Orlando, Fla.; brothers, John (Rose) Johnson, Chicago, and James (Sue) Johnson, Westchester, Ill.; stepchildren, Dameon Wright, Dustin Wright and Nina DeSilva; best friend, Dale "Rock-n-Roll Jr." Youngers; nieces and nephew Julia (Brian), Jill (James) and Jason; foster parents, Paul and Fran Chernyshev; and foster brother, Michael Wright.
His parents preceded him in death.
The family would like to give a special thank you to all of those at Beacon of Hope Hospice, Comfort Care and Bettendorf Health Care for all of their care and support.
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