John proudly served in the United States Army National Guard and was honorably discharged after years of service. He will be remembered for his talented storytelling, devotion, and loyalty. John found joy in driving back roads, restoring vehicles, fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren most of all. John is survived by his beloved children Crystal Jacobs and Ashley Johnson-Sanders, his 7 grandchildren Deanna Grace Rood, Hannah Baker Jacobs, Charlie Jacobs, Georgia-Faye Jacobs, Fisher Jacobs, Kyler Sanders, and Cera Arlo Sanders, 2 great grandchildren, his brothers Leroy Johnson (Donna Rector), William Lonnie Bratcher Jr, and James Micheal Bratcher, as well as numerous nieces, nephews. John is preceded in death by his parents William Lewis Johnson and Rose Marie Bratcher, his sisters Margaret Rose Gibson, Allie May Howard, Francis Joyce Johnson, Gloria Jean Kennedy, Diane Barnes, and his brother William Lewis Johnson Jr. A memorial service will be held at Gilliam Cemetery in Battle Creek on Sunday, June 15th at 12:30 p.m.