James Ray Johnson, age 88, went to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, July 27, 2017. He was born and raised in Akron Ohio and later moved to Knoxville. After marrying Audrey Davis and graduating from Ohio State in Architecture and Civil Engineering, he started his career with Johnson and Galyon Construction and then worked for several architectural firms in Knoxville, before starting his own architectural firm and construction company. He was a member of Lake Forest Presbyterian Church, past president of the Northside Kiwanis Club and was a Boy Scout leader for many years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Audrey Davis Johnson; parents, Ray and Helen Johnson. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Judi and Steve Burgin; son Mark Johnson; sons and daughters-in-law, Phil and Beverly Johnson, Andy and Kathy Johnson; 17 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends on Sunday, July 30, 2017 from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm at Berry Funeral Home 3704 Chapman Highway with a service to follow at 4:00 pm with Rev. Don Wilson and Charlie McNutt officiating. Family and friends will meet Monday, July 31, 2017 at 9:00 am at Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery 5315 Kingston Pike for the interment. Memorials may be made to Fish Hospitality Pantries, 800 Northshore Drive, Knoxville, TN 37919, 865-588-9200, www.fishpantry.org. Condolences may be offered at www.berryfuneralhome.com.
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