James Ray Johnson

Mr. James Ray Johnson, age 85, of Kingston Springs, TN, passed away Friday, January 31, 2014, at his home suddenly. Mr. Johnson was born December 20, 1928 in McEwen, TN, to Louis L., Sr. and Gladys Yates Johnson. He was married to Peggy Jean Hooper Johnson. He was a member of Belmont Heights Baptist Church in Nashville, TN. Mr. Johnson was a retired Crossing Watchman for NC&STL Railroad in Nashville, TN. He was an avid fisherman and loved camping. Visitation with the family will be Monday, February 3, 2014, from 4-8 p.m. and Tuesday, February 4, 2014, from 10 a.m. until funeral service time at 1 p.m., at the Luff-Bowen Funeral Home in McEwen, TN. Rev. David Deavers will be officiating the service. Interment will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery in McEwen, TN. Survivors include: Wife: Peggy J. Johnson, Kingston Springs, TN 3 Children: Peggy Maxine Dover (Randy), Skyline, AL Vickey Ann Trotter (Jimmy), Kingston Springs, TN Michael Ray Johnson (Leo Manske), Cape Cod, MA 2 Brothers: Louis L. Johnson, Jr. (Linda), McEwen, TN Ronnie Johnson (Mary), New Johnsonville, TN 3 Sisters: Joyce Greenwell (Ervin), Nashville, TN Rebecca Ward (Jr.), Waverly, TN Cathey Jones (Dwayne), Waverly, TN Brother-in-law: Elton Tester, McEwen, TN 3 Grandchildren: Jamie Mitchell, Toby Dover, and Windy McAllister 8 Great Grandchildren: Kristopher, Landon, and Samantha Curtis, Kayla, Haley, and Allie McAllister, Dakota and Jacob Dover 1 Great-Great Grandson: Jase Stitt Numerous loving nieces and nephews Preceded in death by: 2 Grandsons: Tony Curtis and Jerry Curtis Parents: Louis and Gladys Yates Johnson 2 sisters: Margie Tester and Mary Sue Brooks LUFF-BOWEN FUNERAL HOME 9729 Hwy. 70 East McEwen, TN 37101 Telephone 931-582-6271 Obituary Line 931-296-3500