John James Johnson 1949 - 2024

JOHNSON, RIORDAN

Posted By: Connie J Swearingen (email)
Date: 9/15/2024 at 20:21:29

Sioux City Journal
18 May 2024

John James Johnson

July 27, 1949 - May 14, 2024

SIOUX CITY - John James Johnson, 74, of Sioux City, IA, passed away May 14, 2024 at a local hospital. A memorial service will be held 2:00pm Saturday, May 18, 2024, with a visitation to follow at Rustin Ave. Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City.

John was born on July 27, 1949 in Sioux City, IA to John L. and Letha D. (Riordan) Johnson. He graduated from East High School in 1967 and went on to attend Morningside College. John worked at Perkins Stationary for 42 years. John put his family first and enjoyed spending time with them. He was a huge sports fan and especially loved the Nebraska Huskers. He had his beautiful dog Holly who was loved more than you will ever know.

Those left to honor his memory include his mother, Letha D Johnson of Sioux City, IA; his sisters: Judy A Winkel of Sioux City IA and Jean M. Johnson of Des Moines, IA; several nieces and nephews: Katie (Clarence LaDell), Karena, Larry, Melissa, John, Jennifer, and his great nieces and great nephews: Curtis, Kaliena, Christian, Caleb, Cameron, Kaydence, and Isaac; his great-great nephew, William; and two sister-in-laws Cindy Johnson of Sioux City, Iowa and Patti Johnson of Lincoln, Nebraska.

He is preceded in death by his father, John L. Johnson; and his brothers, Roy D. Johnson and Larry L. Johnson Sr. and brother-in-laws, Dick W Winkel and Darrell Hancock.