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Josiah Louis "J.L." Johnson

9 May 1932 – 11 Mar 2025

Birth9 May 1932
Death11 Mar 2025
CemeteryDrakes Fork Cemetery
Cravens , Vernon Parish , Louisiana , USA
Added byMichael Harrison on 13 Mar 2025
FaGhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/280748756

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Josiah Louis Johnson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2025, in Alexandria, Louisiana. Born on May 9, 1932, in the small town of Johnsonville to Huel and Gladys Wisby Johnson, Josiah lived a life rich with love and laughter that touched everyone who knew him. He is survived by his devoted wife, his daughters. He leaves behind a legacy through his seven cherished grandchildren and an abundance of great-grandchildren who brought immense joy to his heart. He also leaves behind his sisters each one holding precious memories that will forever remain etched in their hearts. Josiah was preceded in death by his son Jerry Johnson, daughter Vickie Griffin brothers Billy Ray Johnson and W.E. Johnson and sister Opie Deason. A man known for his vibrant spirit and infectious humor, Josiah was an avid storyteller whose jokes could light up any room. His playful nature often led him to play pranks that would leave friends chuckling long after he had left the scene. Beyond laughter lies another passion: gardening. With hands deep in the soil nurturing plants or tending to cows on his property—a testament to both hard work and love for nature—he found peace amidst the beauty around him. His service in the Army as a cook instilled values of dedication that carried into every aspect of his life—from being a skilled electrical lineman providing for his family to sharing meals filled with warmth at home surrounded by loved ones. INFORMATION BY: LABBY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME (survivors' names omitted to respect the privacy of the living per findagrave.com policy)

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