Jay C. Johnson, Jr.
March 27, 1948 - October 1, 2016Jay C. Johnson, Jr., 68, of Corbin departed this life on Saturday, October 1, 2016, at Baptist Health Corbin. He was born March 27, 1948, in Richlands, VA.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Jay and Lola Johnson, and two sisters: Carol Sue Johnson and Shirley Ann James.
He leaves behind his loving wife of 21 years, Lawannia Yonce Johnson; one son: Jeremy Johnson; two step-daughters: Sonja Scalf (James) and Brandi Wyatt (Kendel Taylor); several grandchildren; four brothers: Donnie, Danny, Jimmy, and Bobby; three sisters: Nanci, Sandy, and Betty; and a special aunt: Norma Jean Williams, as well as other family and friends to mourn his passing.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, October 6, 2016, in the Hart Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Delmon Sizemore officiating. Burial will follow in Corinth Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Jeremy Johnson, Danny Johnson, Cody McQueen, James Scalf, Kendel Taylor, Corey Steele, and Lawannia Johnson.
Honorary pallbearers are W.L. Campbell, Jacob Scalf, Ronald Dye, and Freddie Jones.
Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 6 – 8:00 at Hart Funeral Home, located at 1011 Master Street in Corbin.
Betty & Kurt Clericus
Posted at 23:57h, 04 OctoberJay C, I’m so sorry you had to leave so young. You have worked very hard in your life on earth, now you can rest in peace. We will miss you and we will see you on the other side. Please tell all our loved ones on the other side, God willing we will see them someday! Love, Betty
Lawannia Johnson (Loving Wife)
Posted at 04:28h, 15 OctoberJay C,
You were my one true love and soul mate, sent from the good Lord above. I loved u with all my heart and soul, my life will never be the same without u. There will always be an empty hole in my heart that can never be filled by anyone or anything. I hated to let u go, but I know u are walking with God and u are an Angel now. So, Rest In Peace, enjoy Heaven, and be my Guardian Angel.
Love Always,
Your Loving Wife