January 31, 2023
Jimmy Johnson age 77, of Smithville, passed away Sunday night, January 29, 2023, at St. Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville. He was born June 8, 1945, to his parents the late, Grover and Lydia Hale Johnson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son, Jeff Johnson; and brother, Eugene Johnson. Jimmy was a member of Mt. Pisgah Freewill Baptist Church and a Construction Contractor. He is survived by his wife, Dean Johnson of Smithville; sons, Bobby (Angela) Johnson, and Jason Johnson both of Smithville; grandchildren, Ian and Alexis Johnson, Isabella Johnson, Garrett and Makayla Johnson, Kasen Johnson, and Lydia Johnson; great-grandchild, Waylon Johnson; sister, Melba (Carlon) Graham; brother, Joe (Marie) Johnson. Funeral services will be 1:PM Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Bernard Houk officiating and burial will follow in DeKalb Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday 3:PM until 8:PM and Wednesday 10:AM until the time of the service at 1:PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.