Russell H. Johnson Jr.

Russell was born on August 8, 1946 in Nashville, the son of Russell H. Johnson, Sr. and Laura E. Harwell Johnson. His parents; sister, Rosie Johnson; and nephew, Howard Tomlinson precede him in death.

Surviving are his sisters, Wilmoth Forsyth, Carolyn Ingram, Marjorie (Ray) Tomlinson, and Norma (David) Carper; brother-in-law, Raymond Vernon Johnson, Jr; nieces, Susan (Billy) Tucker, Melanie (Doug) Durrum, Penny (David) Blevins, and Mindy (David) Thomason; nephews, Howie (Kelly) Bench, James (Monica) Johnson, Vernon R. (Tracey) Tomlinson, III., Raymond Vernon (Ragn) Johnson, III., Brian Reasoner, and Zack Reasoner; sixteen great- nieces; eleven great nieces and nephews; and many dear friends.

Russell was drafted into the US Army and served in Vietnam. He even remained in for an extended time to ensure he would not be drafted once again. Following his time in the Army he went to work in printing maintenance until his retirement.

Big-hearted, loving, and the uncle that never missed an event, are just a few words that describe Russell. He loved his many nieces and nephews dearly. When he wasn’t spending time with his family, you could find him fishing.

Gathering of Family and Friends will be on Monday, August 3, 2020 from twelve o’clock until two o’clock in the afternoon. Entombment will be private in Woodlawn Memorial Park’s Cross Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Russell’s honor to the Disabled American Veterans.