James Poynor Johnson, 78, of Benton, IL, passed away Thursday afternoon, January 12, 2017 at his home.
He was born in Benton on March 23, 1938, the son of Clyde and Nellie (Poynor) Johnson.
He was married to Patsy Johnson for 31 years and she survives.
Mr. Johnson was an Army veteran, serving in the 10th Mountain Division from 1955 to 1958.
He was of the Nazarene faith.
Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife Patsy; two daughters Karen St. John, of Indianapolis, IN and Sandra D. Saunders and husband Mark, of Benton; grandchildren Jake Saunders, Steven Godwin, Jr., Marco Alverez, Cindy Brower, Courtney Flillnger, Ryan Goodwin and Patricia Goodwin; several great grandchildren; step-children Linda Alvarez, of Benton, John Godwin, of Concord, NC and Steve Godwin, of Benton; sister Donna Batts Cooksey, of Benton; brother Albert Johnson, of Benton; numerous nieces and nephews.
Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his parents, by sisters Lois Cowgur, Maxine Abbott, Betty Ferando; brothers David Robert Johnson and Paul Johnson.
Funeral services will held at 7 p.m. on Monday, January 16, 2017 at Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton. Burial will at Masonic & Oddfellows Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be after 5 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home.
For more information or to sign the online guest register please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com.
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