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Obituary For Mr. James Everet Johnson

Mr. James Everet Johnson passed away Friday, December 27, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Health High Point Medical Center. He was born April 14, 1959 to the late AC Townsend and Blondell Johnson Townsend. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Sylvester Johnson

James attended and graduated from the High Point City School Systems. Upon graduating he enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served 2 years. He worked for the City of High Point for 10 years. He also worked for Brayton International (Steel Case) for 18 years until the doors closed.

James was a loving, caring person and he helped anyone who would come to him for help.

He leaves to cherish his memories his fiancé, Gwen (Bookie Boo) as he affectionately called her; three sons, Terez (Ciarra) Bailey, Jarvis and Darrion Bailey all of High Point, NC; one step daughter, Tori (Byron) Broaden of Charlotte, NC; seven grandchildren; three great-grand-children; two sisters, Linda McCloud of Thomasville, NC and Adrienne Townsend of Trinity, NC; two brothers, David (Gwen) Townsend of High Point, NC, Marcus (Annie) McCollum of Little Rock, SC; two uncles, Archie Johnson of High Point, NC, Willie Townsend of Lakeview, SC; three aunts, Hattie Townsend of High Point, NC, Nancy Townsend and Margaret (Charlie) Jackson of Dillon, SC; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral service will he held Saturday, January 4, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Service Chapel. Interment will follow at Guil-Rand Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the chapel from 12:30 p.m. until 1:00 p.m.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.

Guest Book

To the family and friends of James, I am truly sorry for your loss, death is something that is not easy to accept. I knew James well, we went to school and worked together at Steel-case (Braxton). To the family and friends memories is something no one can take away. Please find comfort in John 5:28,29. “The hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out. “ Isaiah 25:8 “He will swallow up death forever, and the Sovereign Lord will wipe away the tears from all faces.” Sandra Patrick

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So sorry for your loss, I know it’s painful to lose a love one but I get my strength from God and the Bible, John 11 25 speaks of a resurrection God said at that time the dead will arise what a great day that will be.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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