James Sidney "Jimmy" Johnson Obituary (1942

James Sidney Johnson, "Jimmy", age 82, of Hanover, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, April 8th at his beloved home on the river. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Jimmy lived to care for his family--and to keep his lawn impeccably mowed, always with his wife Barbara riding right beside him. Known for his physical strength, Jimmy was a towering figure in both stature and spirit. His hands, calloused from a lifetime of labor, could lift just about anything--but it was his gentle heart that truly defined him. And rumor has it, that heart softened many times over once he became a grandpa. He was the kind of man who made things work, whether it was getting the generator going during a power outage or figuring out how to haul a whole fleet of grandkids to Mr. Gatti's in a pickup truck, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band on repeat. He was happiest when his family was close, the river was calm, and the grass was freshly cut. Jimmy is survived by his wife of nearly 62 years, Barbara Ann; his three sons Jeff (Tina) Johnson, Greg Johnson, and Chris (Heather) Johnson; his grandchildren Kristen (Jeremy) Lewis, Tyler (Sarah) Johnson, Trenton Johnson, Coty Johnson, Kelsea Johnson, John Johnson, Ally Hall, and several great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, his daughter-in-law Tracy Johnson, and his granddaughter Jasmine Johnson. He leaves behind a legacy of strength and unwavering love--and a family forever better for having had him. Jimmy will be deeply missed, but the impact of his love and kindness will echo for generations. Graveside services, Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. at New Prospect Cemetery near Hanover, Indiana. Memorials can be made in his memory to the American Stroke Foundation. Cards are available at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centres of Madison and Hanover. Online condolences, remembrances, and memorials can be left at www.morgan-nay.com Place An Online Memorial Donation To send a flower arrangement in memory of James Sidney "Jimmy" Johnson, please click here to visit our sympathy store.