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James "Meatball" Jefferson Johnson

Passed 04/14/2025

Obituary For James "Meatball" Jefferson Johnson

James "Meatball" Jefferson Johnson's life came to an end on Monday, April 14, 2025 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee at the age of 67. James "Meatball" was born on December 8, 1957 in Franklin, Williamson County, Tennessee to the parents of Susie Ann and J.D. Johnson.

He leaves to cherish his memories, granddaughter, Angel Johnson; mother, Susie Ann Johnson; sisters, Olivia-Clarke Frierson, Ernestine (Mark) Holt, and Natalie Maria (Chase) Dixon; brother, J.D. (Helen) Johnson, Jr.; fiancé, Philomena Dixon; step-sisters, Mary Ann Alexander, Chicago, IL, and Emmaline Locke; step-brother, Jeffery Ratcliff; aunt, Delores (John) Nevils, devoted aunt, Thelma Sydnor, uncle, Howard McLemore, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

Mr. Johnson will lie in state on Friday, April 25, 2025 from 12 until 5 at the funeral home.

Visitation with family Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 11 until 12 at Lynn Creek Tabernacle, 117 Fairground Street, Franklin, TN with funeral to began at 12 Noon, Pastor Kevin Riggs, officiating.

Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery, Franklin, TN 37064.


Condolences & Tributes

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Extending Prayers and condolences to the Family doing this difficult time. I will always remember him for bringing so much joy to our Mother, the late Ms. Gertrude Patterson. He kept her yard "well manicured & meticulous cut." Rest in Paradise until that great getting up morning!

Gloria Patterson-Webster

I'm sorry for your loss, family. When you all lived on Green Street, Meatball was always a part of our group. May God comfort your hearts during this time.

Tommy Jordan Sr (Simp)

Momma Suzie and Family, I'm so sorry for your lost. My heart goes out to all of you. We'll keep you all in our prayers as usual. My the Lord keep and comfort you now and forever.We're here for you.

Stephanie & Ron Lillard

Our Condolences goes out to the entire Johnson family and the loss of your love one.

Love Emily Britton and Family Michael Pope, and Ethel Scruggs

Emily Britton

My condolences go out to the family for the lost of my brother meat ball he will be miss

Thelmal Locke hodge

Family, you have my heartfelt sympathy and condolences on the passing over of Meatball. May the Lord comfort you during these sad times. Janet C. Dixon

Janet C. (German) Dixon

My deepest heartfelt condolences and prayers for the family and friends of James.

Patricia Weston

Prayers and love to the family

Mary Scruggs

To The Family Very Sorry For Your Loss (James & Alice Hughes Harlan) Our Prayers Are With You.

James Harlan

Condolences to the Family in the loss of your love one.

Dwight W and Peggy J Coffee

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

Waters Funeral Home, Inc. | Franklin, TN

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