Jimmy R. Johnson

Jimmy R. Johnson, 79, of Monmouth, IL died at 1:40 p.m. Monday, October 12, 2015 at the Monmouth Nursing Home. He was born on February 25, 1936 in Cave City, KY, the son of Harry R. and Irene (Norman) Johnson. Jimmy was raised and educated in Roseville, IL, and graduated from Roseville High School in 1953. He served in the United States Army from 1959-1961. Jimmy married Mary Ruth Damewood on February 27, 1955 at the Roseville Baptist Church, she survives. Jimmy worked as the purchasing and manufacturing manager for Borg Warner Automotive, he first worked in Dixon, IL for 18 years, then in Blythville, AR, and finally in North Carolina, retiring in 1998 after 28 years of service. He was a member of Coldbrook Christian Church, a lifetime member of Friendship Masonic Lodge # 7 AFAM in Dixon, IL, Arch Masons of Illinois Nachusa Chapter #56, Dixon Commandery #21 Knights Templar, and Dixon Council # 7. Jimmy enjoyed playing golf, watching western movies, and playing cards. Jimmy is survived by his wife Mary Ruth Johnson of Monmouth, two brothers; Tom Johnson of Galesburg, IL, Riley Johnson (Shirley) of Monmouth, one sister Joann Brown (Jack) of LaCanto, FL, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother and sister-in-law Gerald and Dorothy Johnson, and sister and brother-in-law Dolores and George Randolph. Memorial Services will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, October 15, 2015, at McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory, Monmouth. Cremation rites have been accorded. Interment with Military Honors will be in Warren County Memorial Park. . Friends may call Thursday morning where his family will be present one hour prior to the services. Memorials can be made to Monmouth Nursing Home.