John Duncan “JD” Johnson, age 90, of Vass, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
A viewing and visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 15, at Cypress Springs Presbyterian Church from 1 until 2.
A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held immediately following the visitation at Cypress Springs Presbyterian Church Cemetery with Pastor Trey Majure officiating.
JD was born in Hoke County on February 6, 1932, to the late James Laughlin and Ruth Stewart Johnson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Ann Dallas, sister, Bonnie Johnson.
JD was the “Official Werther’s Original Candy Man” and Hug Greeter for Cypress. He served as Deacon, Elder and Sunday School Teacher for 40+ years. He was a Life-Time Member of Southern Pines Masonic Lodge 484. He graduated from Vass-Lakeview School. He was a farmer by trade, a truck driver for Dewitt and a Supervisory Maintenance Mechanic at Fort Bragg for 30+ years. JD was a lover of Bluegrass Music, children of all ages, his family farm and many, many friends.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Wilma Johnson; daughter, Adele Bradford and husband Jim of Whispering Pines; sisters, Frances Baker of Sanford, Lena Mae Collins and husband Gene of Vass; brother Jimmy Johnson and wife Irene of Cameron; grandchildren, Janey Tillman, Rachael Robertson, Shirley Johnson, Brad, Will and Rachel Bradford, Eric West and wife Olivia, Michelle West and husband Tim, William Collins and wife Sue; great-grandchildren, Brook Lynn Robertson, Ella Dallas, Peyton Robertson, Ethan Bradford and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Memory of JD Johnson to Cypress Springs Presbyterian Church Cemetery Fund.
Condolences may be sent to www.coxmemorialfuneralhome.com.
The family has entrusted services to Cox Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory in Vass.
