Obituary for Dillard Johnson
James Dillard Johnson, 87 of Cookeville, Tennessee passed from this life on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
Dillard was born July 3, 1934, in Gainesboro, Tennessee to the late Carmen and Ledy (Medlin) Johnson.
Dillard developed a great work ethic being the oldest child growing up working on a farm. He worked at various factories before retiring from Fleetguard with over 35 years of service. He was known for being a hard worker and a good friend. After retirement, he enjoyed having breakfast with his friends at McDonald's and Hardees. He enjoyed golf and watching UT football and basketball. He loved to talk about his family and his grandchildren.
Dillard is survived by, Wife, Linda (Jolly) Johnson; 2 Daughters, Linda and Pete Issitt, and Vicki and Jeff Mills; 4 Grandchildren, Adam and Catie LaFever, Kaylee and Kurt Zollner, Andrew and Libby Issitt, and Ian Issitt; 2 Great-Grandchildren, Will, and Jack Issitt; Sister, Nell Farmer; 2 Step-Daughters, Nancy and Reggie Seay, and Susan and Greg Carr; 4 Step Grandchildren, Bryce and Olivia Carr, Vivian and Myra Seay.
In addition to his parents, Dillard was preceded in death by, 2 Sisters, Polly Taylor, and Sue Hightower; 3 Brothers, David, Ted, and Danny Johnson.
Funeral Service for James Dillard Johnson will be held Monday, February 14, 2022, at 2:00 pm from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home with Bro. Clarence Deloach officiating. Entombment will follow in the Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery - Mausoleum.
Visitation with the family will be held Monday, February 14, 2022, from 12:00 pm until the time of service at Crest Lawn Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to your favorite charity.
To sign the online guestbook and to send the family a message please visit www.crestlawnmemorial.com
Arrangements entrusted to Crest Lawn Funeral Home.
Dillard was born July 3, 1934, in Gainesboro, Tennessee to the late Carmen and Ledy (Medlin) Johnson.
Dillard developed a great work ethic being the oldest child growing up working on a farm. He worked at various factories before retiring from Fleetguard with over 35 years of service. He was known for being a hard worker and a good friend. After retirement, he enjoyed having breakfast with his friends at McDonald's and Hardees. He enjoyed golf and watching UT football and basketball. He loved to talk about his family and his grandchildren.
Dillard is survived by, Wife, Linda (Jolly) Johnson; 2 Daughters, Linda and Pete Issitt, and Vicki and Jeff Mills; 4 Grandchildren, Adam and Catie LaFever, Kaylee and Kurt Zollner, Andrew and Libby Issitt, and Ian Issitt; 2 Great-Grandchildren, Will, and Jack Issitt; Sister, Nell Farmer; 2 Step-Daughters, Nancy and Reggie Seay, and Susan and Greg Carr; 4 Step Grandchildren, Bryce and Olivia Carr, Vivian and Myra Seay.
In addition to his parents, Dillard was preceded in death by, 2 Sisters, Polly Taylor, and Sue Hightower; 3 Brothers, David, Ted, and Danny Johnson.
Funeral Service for James Dillard Johnson will be held Monday, February 14, 2022, at 2:00 pm from the chapel of Crest Lawn Funeral Home with Bro. Clarence Deloach officiating. Entombment will follow in the Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery - Mausoleum.
Visitation with the family will be held Monday, February 14, 2022, from 12:00 pm until the time of service at Crest Lawn Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to your favorite charity.
To sign the online guestbook and to send the family a message please visit www.crestlawnmemorial.com
Arrangements entrusted to Crest Lawn Funeral Home.