JAMES DAVID JOHNSON
Sept 10, 1944 - Oct. 7, 2019
James David Johnson, "Jim"; "Little Dago"; "The Lawnmowerman";
passed away, Monday, October 7th, 2019 at his home.
Born on September 10th, 1944, at his Paternal Grandparents' home
in Parma, Ohio, he was the son of John William Johnson, Sr., and
Mary Lucy (nee Genoso) Johnson. He grew up in Avon, Ohio and
attended Avon Schools.
He formerly worked at Fruehauf Trailer; U.S. Steel; and Ford Motor
Company, before an injury ended his factory work. He enjoyed
going to flea markets and auctions, and was never able to pass
up a good deal. He especially enjoyed working on small engines
and lawn and garden equipment, but he was happiest surrounded
by children. From toddlers to teenagers, he loved being entertained
by them, and entertaining them with silly hand tricks; goofy sayings;
and wild stories about, "Lizzie". He enjoyed people; just shooting the
breeze; and making them laugh.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia M. (nee Skrovan) "Patti"; "Rabbit";
Johnson; their son, James David (Sara) Johnson, Jr.; their 3 granddaughters,
Kora Starr; Jerica Denise; and Maddison Marie "Maddie" Johnson;
his daughter, Kimberly Ann Johnson Modarelli; his son, Brian David
Johnson; grandson, Timothy David Johnson; and granddaughter,
Megan Nicole Johnson; three sisters, Nancy Allen; Jean Henthorne; and
Carol Nice; nephews and nieces; and three sisters-in-law, Paula Cifranic;
Barb Skrovan; and Linda Skrovan.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, John W. Johnson, Jr.;
and Robert A. Johnson; and an infant grandson, Christopher Kenneth Larsen.
Private graveside services at Hartland Ridge Cemetery.
Memorial Tributes to Jim, can best be made by spreading Joy; Laughter;
and Love into your own little corner of the world.
Monetary Donations may be made to Stein Hospice, 1200 Sycamore Line,
Sandusky, OH 44870
Arrangements handled by Morman Funeral home, 16 Cooper Street,
Wakeman OH 44889
+++++++++++++++++++++
Jim met Patti on Friday, 25 January 1974 at the Agora
(nightclub) in Downtown Cleveland. They spent the
weekend together, and he took her home that Sunday
evening. He picked her up that following Friday,
01 February 1974, and they spent the next 45 years,
9 months, and 6 days TOGETHER. 24/7/365. They were
rarely apart, and it was usually odd to see one without the
other. They used to joke that their length of marriage
was more like 90 Years, because most couples spend at
least 8 to 10 hours a day apart. They worked together,
enjoyed the same things, tried new things together, and
they laughed. They enjoyed making other people laugh,
too. Patti often played straight man to his comedy, and
became very talented at corroborating, sometimes enhancing
many of his most outlandish tales. They created a jibberish
language., and would fake argue in public, and laugh at
the unsuspecting people's reactions. They finished each others'
sentences, although he relied on her to supply the "Facts",
dates, times, etc. Her memory and recall are nearly legendary.
Neither could imagine a life without the other. She never wanted
to live a life without him, but God called him home first, and she
is left to continue the on the path they carved out together,
fully knowing and rejoicing in the fact that she will see him again,
when it's her time to join him on the other side.
Sept 10, 1944 - Oct. 7, 2019
James David Johnson, "Jim"; "Little Dago"; "The Lawnmowerman";
passed away, Monday, October 7th, 2019 at his home.
Born on September 10th, 1944, at his Paternal Grandparents' home
in Parma, Ohio, he was the son of John William Johnson, Sr., and
Mary Lucy (nee Genoso) Johnson. He grew up in Avon, Ohio and
attended Avon Schools.
He formerly worked at Fruehauf Trailer; U.S. Steel; and Ford Motor
Company, before an injury ended his factory work. He enjoyed
going to flea markets and auctions, and was never able to pass
up a good deal. He especially enjoyed working on small engines
and lawn and garden equipment, but he was happiest surrounded
by children. From toddlers to teenagers, he loved being entertained
by them, and entertaining them with silly hand tricks; goofy sayings;
and wild stories about, "Lizzie". He enjoyed people; just shooting the
breeze; and making them laugh.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia M. (nee Skrovan) "Patti"; "Rabbit";
Johnson; their son, James David (Sara) Johnson, Jr.; their 3 granddaughters,
Kora Starr; Jerica Denise; and Maddison Marie "Maddie" Johnson;
his daughter, Kimberly Ann Johnson Modarelli; his son, Brian David
Johnson; grandson, Timothy David Johnson; and granddaughter,
Megan Nicole Johnson; three sisters, Nancy Allen; Jean Henthorne; and
Carol Nice; nephews and nieces; and three sisters-in-law, Paula Cifranic;
Barb Skrovan; and Linda Skrovan.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, John W. Johnson, Jr.;
and Robert A. Johnson; and an infant grandson, Christopher Kenneth Larsen.
Private graveside services at Hartland Ridge Cemetery.
Memorial Tributes to Jim, can best be made by spreading Joy; Laughter;
and Love into your own little corner of the world.
Monetary Donations may be made to Stein Hospice, 1200 Sycamore Line,
Sandusky, OH 44870
Arrangements handled by Morman Funeral home, 16 Cooper Street,
Wakeman OH 44889
+++++++++++++++++++++
Jim met Patti on Friday, 25 January 1974 at the Agora
(nightclub) in Downtown Cleveland. They spent the
weekend together, and he took her home that Sunday
evening. He picked her up that following Friday,
01 February 1974, and they spent the next 45 years,
9 months, and 6 days TOGETHER. 24/7/365. They were
rarely apart, and it was usually odd to see one without the
other. They used to joke that their length of marriage
was more like 90 Years, because most couples spend at
least 8 to 10 hours a day apart. They worked together,
enjoyed the same things, tried new things together, and
they laughed. They enjoyed making other people laugh,
too. Patti often played straight man to his comedy, and
became very talented at corroborating, sometimes enhancing
many of his most outlandish tales. They created a jibberish
language., and would fake argue in public, and laugh at
the unsuspecting people's reactions. They finished each others'
sentences, although he relied on her to supply the "Facts",
dates, times, etc. Her memory and recall are nearly legendary.
Neither could imagine a life without the other. She never wanted
to live a life without him, but God called him home first, and she
is left to continue the on the path they carved out together,
fully knowing and rejoicing in the fact that she will see him again,
when it's her time to join him on the other side.
JAMES DAVID JOHNSON
Sept 10, 1944 - Oct. 7, 2019
James David Johnson, "Jim"; "Little Dago"; "The Lawnmowerman";
passed away, Monday, October 7th, 2019 at his home.
Born on September 10th, 1944, at his Paternal Grandparents' home
in Parma, Ohio, he was the son of John William Johnson, Sr., and
Mary Lucy (nee Genoso) Johnson. He grew up in Avon, Ohio and
attended Avon Schools.
He formerly worked at Fruehauf Trailer; U.S. Steel; and Ford Motor
Company, before an injury ended his factory work. He enjoyed
going to flea markets and auctions, and was never able to pass
up a good deal. He especially enjoyed working on small engines
and lawn and garden equipment, but he was happiest surrounded
by children. From toddlers to teenagers, he loved being entertained
by them, and entertaining them with silly hand tricks; goofy sayings;
and wild stories about, "Lizzie". He enjoyed people; just shooting the
breeze; and making them laugh.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia M. (nee Skrovan) "Patti"; "Rabbit";
Johnson; their son, James David (Sara) Johnson, Jr.; their 3 granddaughters,
Kora Starr; Jerica Denise; and Maddison Marie "Maddie" Johnson;
his daughter, Kimberly Ann Johnson Modarelli; his son, Brian David
Johnson; grandson, Timothy David Johnson; and granddaughter,
Megan Nicole Johnson; three sisters, Nancy Allen; Jean Henthorne; and
Carol Nice; nephews and nieces; and three sisters-in-law, Paula Cifranic;
Barb Skrovan; and Linda Skrovan.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, John W. Johnson, Jr.;
and Robert A. Johnson; and an infant grandson, Christopher Kenneth Larsen.
Private graveside services at Hartland Ridge Cemetery.
Memorial Tributes to Jim, can best be made by spreading Joy; Laughter;
and Love into your own little corner of the world.
Monetary Donations may be made to Stein Hospice, 1200 Sycamore Line,
Sandusky, OH 44870
Arrangements handled by Morman Funeral home, 16 Cooper Street,
Wakeman OH 44889
+++++++++++++++++++++
Jim met Patti on Friday, 25 January 1974 at the Agora
(nightclub) in Downtown Cleveland. They spent the
weekend together, and he took her home that Sunday
evening. He picked her up that following Friday,
01 February 1974, and they spent the next 45 years,
9 months, and 6 days TOGETHER. 24/7/365. They were
rarely apart, and it was usually odd to see one without the
other. They used to joke that their length of marriage
was more like 90 Years, because most couples spend at
least 8 to 10 hours a day apart. They worked together,
enjoyed the same things, tried new things together, and
they laughed. They enjoyed making other people laugh,
too. Patti often played straight man to his comedy, and
became very talented at corroborating, sometimes enhancing
many of his most outlandish tales. They created a jibberish
language., and would fake argue in public, and laugh at
the unsuspecting people's reactions. They finished each others'
sentences, although he relied on her to supply the "Facts",
dates, times, etc. Her memory and recall are nearly legendary.
Neither could imagine a life without the other. She never wanted
to live a life without him, but God called him home first, and she
is left to continue the on the path they carved out together,
fully knowing and rejoicing in the fact that she will see him again,
when it's her time to join him on the other side.
Sept 10, 1944 - Oct. 7, 2019
James David Johnson, "Jim"; "Little Dago"; "The Lawnmowerman";
passed away, Monday, October 7th, 2019 at his home.
Born on September 10th, 1944, at his Paternal Grandparents' home
in Parma, Ohio, he was the son of John William Johnson, Sr., and
Mary Lucy (nee Genoso) Johnson. He grew up in Avon, Ohio and
attended Avon Schools.
He formerly worked at Fruehauf Trailer; U.S. Steel; and Ford Motor
Company, before an injury ended his factory work. He enjoyed
going to flea markets and auctions, and was never able to pass
up a good deal. He especially enjoyed working on small engines
and lawn and garden equipment, but he was happiest surrounded
by children. From toddlers to teenagers, he loved being entertained
by them, and entertaining them with silly hand tricks; goofy sayings;
and wild stories about, "Lizzie". He enjoyed people; just shooting the
breeze; and making them laugh.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia M. (nee Skrovan) "Patti"; "Rabbit";
Johnson; their son, James David (Sara) Johnson, Jr.; their 3 granddaughters,
Kora Starr; Jerica Denise; and Maddison Marie "Maddie" Johnson;
his daughter, Kimberly Ann Johnson Modarelli; his son, Brian David
Johnson; grandson, Timothy David Johnson; and granddaughter,
Megan Nicole Johnson; three sisters, Nancy Allen; Jean Henthorne; and
Carol Nice; nephews and nieces; and three sisters-in-law, Paula Cifranic;
Barb Skrovan; and Linda Skrovan.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, John W. Johnson, Jr.;
and Robert A. Johnson; and an infant grandson, Christopher Kenneth Larsen.
Private graveside services at Hartland Ridge Cemetery.
Memorial Tributes to Jim, can best be made by spreading Joy; Laughter;
and Love into your own little corner of the world.
Monetary Donations may be made to Stein Hospice, 1200 Sycamore Line,
Sandusky, OH 44870
Arrangements handled by Morman Funeral home, 16 Cooper Street,
Wakeman OH 44889
+++++++++++++++++++++
Jim met Patti on Friday, 25 January 1974 at the Agora
(nightclub) in Downtown Cleveland. They spent the
weekend together, and he took her home that Sunday
evening. He picked her up that following Friday,
01 February 1974, and they spent the next 45 years,
9 months, and 6 days TOGETHER. 24/7/365. They were
rarely apart, and it was usually odd to see one without the
other. They used to joke that their length of marriage
was more like 90 Years, because most couples spend at
least 8 to 10 hours a day apart. They worked together,
enjoyed the same things, tried new things together, and
they laughed. They enjoyed making other people laugh,
too. Patti often played straight man to his comedy, and
became very talented at corroborating, sometimes enhancing
many of his most outlandish tales. They created a jibberish
language., and would fake argue in public, and laugh at
the unsuspecting people's reactions. They finished each others'
sentences, although he relied on her to supply the "Facts",
dates, times, etc. Her memory and recall are nearly legendary.
Neither could imagine a life without the other. She never wanted
to live a life without him, but God called him home first, and she
is left to continue the on the path they carved out together,
fully knowing and rejoicing in the fact that she will see him again,
when it's her time to join him on the other side.
