James Leamon “Uncle John” Johnson

79 year old James Leamon “Uncle John” Johnson of Smithville died Wednesday at University Medical Center in Lebanon. He was a Baptist and a retired employee of the DeKalb Highway Department. The funeral will be Friday at 4:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Bernard Houk will officiate and burial will be in the Banks Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Friday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 4:00 p.m. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie and Gladys Wright Johnson. He is survived by his wife, Jessie Bell Shehane Johnson of Smithville. One son, James Lee Johnson of Smithville. Two brothers, Elmus and his wife Doris Johnson and Kenneth and his wife Mildred Johnson all of Smithville. One special niece, Misty Jane Kyle of Smithville. Several other nieces and nephews also survive. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.